Tātai Whetu Programme Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organised Tātai Whetū Programme Coordinator to join our Tari Kaihautū ranga and help keep our transformational waka aligned, connected and moving forward. Tātai Whetū reflects the guidance of the stars, helping chart a course toward a shared future. In this role, you will provide programme coordination and operational support that maintains momentum across the Tātai Whetū programme, ensuring governance, reporting, planning and delivery activities are effectively coordinated.

Working across the organisation, you will connect people, information and activity, supporting programme governance, delivery tracking, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You will help ensure leaders and teams have the information, visibility and coordination needed to make decisions and achieve outcomes.

This is a 12-month fixed term role supporting the delivery of the Tātai Whetū programme and the future success of Whakaata Māori.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Coordinate programme schedules, milestones, planning activities and delivery timelines.
• Maintain integrated programme schedules and delivery trackers.
• Support governance forums through agenda preparation, papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Prepare programme dashboards, status reports and milestone trackers.
• Monitor programme risks, issues, dependencies and decisions.
• Coordinate workshops, hui, stakeholder engagements and programme logistics.
• Maintain programme documentation, registers, templates and repositories.
• Support onboarding and coordination of contractors.
• Provide administrative support to programme workstreams.
• Uphold Whakaata Māori values and contribute positively to programme culture and delivery.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in programme coordination, project administration, governance support or business support roles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, minutes and business documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong follow‑through.
• Experience using project tracking or reporting tools (e.g., Planner, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Power BI).
• Understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, or commitment to developing capability.
• Experience in kaupapa Māori organisations (preferred).
• Commitment to developing te reo Māori capability.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Whakaata Māori is Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Māori through compelling and authentic Māori content. We deliver a diverse range of educational, informative and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now

If you’re ready to support a transformational programme with precision and heart, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the right person for this role.

Applications close at 5pm, 9 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.