Project Coordinator

Company Description

We’re Wētā Workshop – a design and manufacture facility making imaginary worlds a reality… from creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, weapons, vehicles, worlds and more! Our crew strive each day to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with physical effects.

Our Immersive Experience team create memorable visitor experiences – interactive sculptural works, immersive cultural experiences, fantastical environments … and more.

You can see some of our handiwork here. 

Job Description

We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join the team, coordinating projects and helping to ensure they are completed on time, on budget and to our clients’ satisfaction.

You’ll be:

• Providing project coordination for a variety of projects, including scheduling meetings, recording minutes, document management and tracking/reporting etc
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met
• Providing administration assistance for the team

 You can find out more about the role in our job description here.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a few years under their belt coordinating projects – ideally in construction, consultancy or entertainment industries – and who is looking to progress their career on the project management pathway.

You’ll have strong administration skills, and know the importance of planning and managing project activities.

You will need to be a confident Excel user (who knows your way round formulas, pivot tables, look-ups etc), alongside experience with other Microsoft 365 programs.  Working with CRMs and ERPs would also be an advantage.

Why us?

Our projects can range from the creation of magical, larger-than-life installations that stimulate every sense, to culturally significant installations that are moving and thought-provoking – to everything in-between.

There are opportunities for learning, growth and development all within a world-leading creative company.

More info and next steps.

If you’re ready to apply, please do! If you’d like to know more information, please reach out to [email protected]

Applications close 4 February 2025, but we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so the role may close early if we find the right candidate.

Additional Information

Successful applicants require a satisfactory Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check and reference checks.