Development Programme Coordinator

• Would you like to help represent New Zealand in Solomon Islands?
• Are you passionate about education and youth engagement?
• Do you have experience or qualifications in development programming or project management?

The New Zealand High Commission is recruiting for a Development Programme Coordinator! This position is responsible for managing the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme and New Zealand’s youth engagement programmes in Solomon Islands.

About the role

In this position, you will help deliver activities funded through the New Zealand Development Programme. You will engage closely with Solomon Islands Government, delivery partners, scholars and alumni, and other stakeholders to strengthen development outcomes for Solomon Islands. You will have responsibility for managing scholar and alumni engagement, monitoring activity progress and deliverables, and identifying and escalating risks.

You will also be responsible for working with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade teams in Wellington and around the world. You will represent New Zealand at different events, and support the High Commission’s engagement with government officials, civil society, and other stakeholders in a way that reflects New Zealand’s values and partnership with Solomon Islands.

Annual starting salary for the position will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Who are we looking for?

Your strong project and relationship management skills will be key to your success. You will have excellent communication skills in English and Solomon Islands Pijin and will be passionate about supporting the development aspirations of Solomon Islands in your daily work. Expertise or previous work experience in education, scholarships management or youth work would be an advantage.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please click the link: https://tinyurl.com/mrwmun8f to download the application form and full position description.

Applications must be received by Sunday 29 March 2026 (midnight).

For more information on the New Zealand High Commission, please see our website https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/pacific/solomon-islands/ and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nzhcsolomonislands.

Upload the application form, your CV, and a covering letter of no more than two pages (setting out why you are applying for the position and examples of how you meet the job criteria, including any specialist expertise that you may bring to the role) to via link provided: https://tinyurl.com/49bpx58d. All applications must be made in English.

For further inquiries, Contact Pasifiki HR, Phone 20453 or email ellyshasanga@pasifikihr.com / enquiry@pasifikihr.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.