Project Coordinator - AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa

Here is an exciting opportunity to help improve outcomes for young people with cancer across Aotearoa New Zealand! Part‑time position (0.5FTE, 20 hours per week). Grafton location. Fixed‑term position until July2027, with a view to extension. HealthNewZealand | TeWhatuOra is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Network Aotearoa is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our small, high‑performing national team. This is a varied and rewarding national role that combines high‑quality administration with coordination across projects, communications, stakeholder engagement, and youth participation. Working closely with the National Programme Manager and Clinical Lead, you will keep the Network running smoothly while supporting initiatives that improve cancer care and outcomes for rangatahi (young people) affected by cancer. No two days are the same. One day you might be supporting a national working group by preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, or coordinating travel and logistics. The next, you could be developing communications and resources, updating website content, coordinating stakeholder input, supporting the Rangatahi Advisory Group, or helping progress one of the Network's national priorities. If you enjoy variety, working with great people, and contributing to meaningful work, this could be the role for you. About the Network The AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa was established in 2014 to lead improvements in cancer care for young people aged12–24 years. Working collaboratively with HealthNewZealand, TeAhooTeKahu, clinicians, NGOs, and rangatahi, the Network provides national leadership to improve the quality, equity, and consistency of AYA cancer care across Aotearoa. About You We’re looking for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, thrives on variety, and takes pride in making things happen. You will be an experienced administrator or coordinator who is highly organised, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities while building positive working relationships with a wide range of people. Ideally you also bring experience working within the New Zealand health sector and an understanding of the needs and perspectives of young people. Experience supporting digital communications, such as updating website content, social media, or creating simple visual resources, would be an advantage. What matters most is that you bring strong organisational and administrative skills, initiative, and a willingness to learn. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. If you have any queries about accessibility, technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact JeanineTaccad, Recruitment Consultant, via [email protected] to discuss how we can best support your application. We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr