Learning Programme Coordinator | Wellington City

Job Description

Job title: Learning Programme Coordinator

Role type: Permanent, Part-time (20 hours per week)

Location: Wellington City

Salary band & range: F $76,463 - $89,215 depending on skills and experience (pro-rated as a part-time employee) 

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

We're looking for a Learning Programme Coordinator to join our Learning & Development (L&D) team at MPI. This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of learning programmes and initiatives across the organisation. You'll coordinate logistics, liaise with external vendors, manage finances, and help create engaging learning experiences for our people.

This is a part-time, 20 hours/week role with flexible core days and times. You'll be the primary contact for finance administration and reporting. You'll join a fun, friendly team where no two days are the same.

You won't need an L&D background to thrive in this role, but you will like working with numbers and finance and possibly have an events background or mindset.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate learning programmes and liaise with external vendors
• Manage invoicing, purchase orders, and finance-related reporting
• Organise and support courses and respond to queries about L&D offerings
• Be the contact for end-of-month reporting and finance admin
• Bring an approachable, friendly, and people-focused attitude
• Support the L&D team and work closely with the Learning Facilitators to deliver digital learning
• Thrive in a busy environment with variety and meaningful work

You will occasionally support residential programmes which would include rare overnight stays with accommodation provided.

About You - Mōu

You're approachable, organised, comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy working with people. You're comfortable with numbers and finance and take pride in keeping things on track. You thrive in a team environment and enjoy variety in your day, bringing a calm and proactive approach to everything you do.

You don't need a background in L&D just strong coordination skills, a love of admin, and confidence managing multiple priorities. You're digitally savvy, great with people, and enjoy making things run smoothly behind the scenes.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Confidence using digital tools and learning management systems
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with vendor management and procurement processes
• Ability to manage data, reporting, and internal communications effectively
• High competence with Microsoft including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, delivery, and a bit of fun along the way. We're proud of the work we do to support MPI's mission and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to service and delivery.

The vibe is genuinely great, this is a team that gets on well, supports each other, and enjoys both social and work settings. We care about each other, share stories from our lives, and connect through a true team environment where people feel valued and included.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Annual Wellness payment

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/working-mpi/benefits/

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm 27 October 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please email Sophie.Hallett@mpi.govt.nz 

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