Administrator - Kaiwhakarite (Finance)

• Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions.
• Permanent role  
• Based in Mangakōtukutuku

About us 

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values. 

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.  In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including: 

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees. 
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season. 
• Special leave available for sporting or cultural events. 
• Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion. 
• Free car parking. 
• Flexible work hours and work-from-home options. 

About this role 

Are you an experienced administrator with a knack for technology? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at multitasking? If so, we want you to be part of our dynamic team!

As an Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our Kaiako and Tauira have all the resources they need to assist in their learning. Our team provides quality administrative and financial support to a number of Kaiako across the takiwā and are responsible for budgets, Student resourcing, Invoice processing and much more. This role is based in Hamilton however, services the entire takiwā (region) including the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne areas - Travel will be required from time to time. You’ll manage your own workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with team members and other Kaimahi alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily tasks –
• Ordering and distributing resources
• Initiating requisitions
• Day to day Financial and Procurement functions
• Budgets – You will be responsible for keeping a running budget for each Kaiako
• Invoice Processing
• Relationship Management – This is a key factor in this role
• Utilize your tech-savvy skills to manage software and tools that enhance productivity.
• Communicate effectively across departments, fostering collaboration and clarity.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage your time efficiently to meet deadlines

About you:

• Proven experience in an administrative role.
• Strong multitasking abilities and a proactive approach to workload management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be attentive to detail and highly organised
• Relationship Management skills
• Full driver’s license
• A self-starter who is adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Apply today! 

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals?  Applications close on 12^th January 2025, apply now. 

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz