Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education is seeking a proactive and skilled Project Coordinator to support the delivery of our New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and Deaf Bilingual-Bicultural (Bi-Bi) Professional Learning and Development (PLD) Contract, funded by the Ministry of Education.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a national initiative aimed at enhancing NZSL capability and Deaf Bi-Bi teaching strategies across Aotearoa, ultimately improving learning outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) ākonga.

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

Reporting to the NZSL PLD Contract Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Coordinating and monitoring multiple workstreams within scope, timeline and budget.
• Supporting project planning, reporting and resource management.
• Maintaining project documentation and overseeing administrative processes.
• Facilitating internal and external communications.
• Coordinating logistics for meetings, workshops and NZSL lesson timetables.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, change management and risk tracking.

This role is central to ensuring project success through effective coordination, communication and oversight.

ABOUT YOU / MŌ KOE

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 3–5 years of relevant project coordination or administration experience.
• Is confident managing timelines, resources and budgets.
• Has proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel etc.).
• Is detail-oriented, highly organised and communicates clearly across diverse teams.
• Can demonstrate initiative, flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Has experience with project tools (e.g., Teamwork Projects) – desirable, not essential.
• Understands Deaf culture and is willing to engage in learning NZSL (proficiency preferred).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU / HEI AHA HE PAI TĒNEI MAHI MĀU?

Ko Taku Reo is Aotearoa's national provider of Deaf education. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to equity and inclusive education for all learners. This role offers you:

• A meaningful project with national impact.
• Opportunities to grow your project coordination skills in a values-based environment.
• The chance to work closely with the Deaf community and contribute to transformational outcomes for D/HH ākonga.

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO
Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’d love to be part of our journey. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa and is Ōtautahi based. 

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 26 May 2025.

Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education values diversity and inclusion and is committed to accessibility in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.