Job Description

ARA Security, part of the ARA Group, is a trusted provider of high-quality security and locksmith solutions across New Zealand, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and risk management. With extensive experience working across government, financial, corporate, defence, and industrial sectors, they are well equipped to meet complex security requirements and deliver tailored, customer-focused solutions.

As the Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in taking ownership of the end-to-end coordination and successful execution of complex projects. You’ll drive timelines, manage resources, track progress, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to scope. You’ll oversee multiple projects simultaneously, keeping everything moving smoothly while providing clear, timely reporting on work-in-progress and completed installations.

What You’ll Do

• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, contractual, subcontractor, and financial requirements

• Manage project administration, including purchase orders, invoices, variations, job creation, and financial system updates

• Coordinate communication between clients, Project Manager, office teams, subcontractors, and installation teams to support smooth project delivery

• Monitor project progress from start to completion, reporting status, managing scope changes, timelines, costs, and resolving issues as they arise

• Assist with procurement, resource coordination, reporting, and preparation of key project documentation, including Health & Safety and O&M manuals

What You’ll Bring

• Experience supporting or delivering commercial projects, with strong capability in managing project documentation and coordination

• Proficiency in project systems and Microsoft Office, along with effective time management and prioritisation

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly in maintaining project records, reporting, and related documentation

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships across teams and stakeholders

• Background in security, technical experience, or service/project coordination roles will be highly regarded

What’s On Offer

• Full-time, permanent role based in Mt Wellington with on-street parking

• Competitive salary + Kiwi Saver

• Supportive, inclusive team environment

• Join a respected New Zealand supplier of high-quality security and locksmith solutions

If you’re ready to step into a fast-paced project environment, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Your application will be reviewed within 5 working days of receipt. Should your application be shortlisted, a Talent Connector will schedule a short phone interview with you to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.

Part of our pre-employment checks post-interview may include a Ministry of Justice check, personality profiling, a health assessment, and/or drug & alcohol testing.

About Talent Connection

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