Pouwhakahaere Tari – Administrator

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Te Kotahi Research Institute is seeking a highly organised and professional Pouwhakahaere Tari – Administrator to provide high-quality administrative and operational support across the Institute.

As a trusted point of coordination and first contact, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Institute. Your responsibilities will span administration, financial support, event coordination, communications and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to a mana-enhancing environment for staff, partners and manuwhiri.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, Director and wider Institute team, you will support initiatives that strengthen research for and with iwi and Māori and contribute to the ongoing success of the Institute.

This is a permanent, part time position of 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE), based within Te Kotahi Research Institute at the Hillcrest Campus. Salary will be in the range of $60,046 to $72,636 per year prorated, based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are an experienced administrator who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional support. You have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a professional and welcoming approach.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience in an administrative role
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to manaakitanga

Experience working within a university or kaupapa Māori environment would be advantageous.