About the role
Reporting to the Director Accounting Standards, the Programme Coordinator supports the Accounting team and contributes to cross-organisational priorities. The role provides programme and stakeholder engagement planning and coordination, along with team administration and technical board support, to enable efficient and effective delivery of the team's work plan. You will also work as part of the Programme Coordinator function, led by the Programme Coordinator Manager.
Key responsibilities
Programme and stakeholder engagement planning and coordination
Team administration and technical board support
Enable efficient and effective delivery of the team's work plan
About you
Relevant project or programme coordination experience
Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills, with experience using project or task management systems
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including experience coordinating stakeholder engagement and drafting content
A proactive, improvement-focused approach and the confidence to follow up with senior colleagues and escalate issues when needed
A collaborative, adaptable and 'can-do' attitude, with a commitment to public sector values
Experience in an accounting or standard-setting environment would be an advantage
About us
The External Reporting Board (XRB) is an independent Crown entity responsible for setting New Zealand's accounting, auditing and assurance, and climate-related disclosure standards. We also issue non-binding guidance to support sustainability and other non-financial reporting. Our purpose is to promote trust in external reporting and assurance, so investors, lenders, policymakers and the public can have confidence in the information organisations report and use it to make informed decisions.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
Fun, friendly working environment
Part-time option considered (30 hours per week, either as set days or reduced hours)
For more information, including a full role description, visit https://www.xrb.govt.nz/about-xrb/vacancies/ or email [email protected]
Applications for this role close on 11 November 2026