Kaiwhakarite - Administrator

Permanent Part-Time

18.5 hours per week

Pakihikura - Opotiki

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and **‘whānau transformation through education’**is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and organised **Kaiwhakarite

• Administrator** to be the face of our organisation. This is permanent, full-time (18.5 hours per week) position based at our Opotiki campus.

As the Kaiwhakarite - Administrator, you will be the welcoming face of our organisation, ensuring a seamless experience for tauira (students), kaimahi (staff), and visitors. You’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly, providing vital administrative support across various departments and ensuring resources are effectively managed. Your proactive approach will shine as you assist with requisition processes, help maintain site resources, and support events, all while building strong relationships with kaimahi, stakeholders, and tauira.

Your proactive approach will shine as you take on challenges and develop your professional skills, setting the foundation for a successful career in administration.

Mōu | About you

We're looking for a self-motivated individual with a knack for organization and strong communication skills, who is ready to embark on their professional journey and is not afraid of doing a bit of heavy lifting.

You will also bring with you:

• A Certificate in Business Administration or Computing (Level 3) would be advantageous.
• Must have a Full New Zealand Drivers’ License, the ability to driver a manual would be a bonus
• Proven experience in an administrative role, but we encourage applications from those eager to learn and grow
• This role does have a physical requirement, so you must be comfortable with tasks that include heavy lifting
• An understanding of and able to use basic te reo Māori phrases, mihi and greetings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (ie Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher)

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email [email protected]