Assistant – Puna Reo
Are you passionate about supporting tamariki, whānau and kaiako through exceptional administration and reception services in a kaupapa Māori early childhood environment?
Bullet points for SEEK:
- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
- Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season.
- Free on-site carparking.
Mō mātou | About us
As a proudly kaupapa Māori 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.
Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau:
- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
- Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season.
- An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Free on-site carparking.
Mō tēnei mahi | About this job
Role Type: Part-time
Location: Raroera, Hamilton
Hours: 20 hours per week
Days: Monday – Friday
Tenure: Permanent, Part time
As Assistant – Puna Reo, you will:
- Provide responsive reception, administration and database support to enable the effective day-to-day operation of Puna Reo.
- Maintain accurate and confidential tamariki records, enrolment information and attendance data.
- Support communication with tauira, whānau, kaiako and stakeholders in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Manage documentation and filing requirements to meet Ministry of Education audit and compliance standards.
- Assist with sourcing resources, maintaining site systems and supporting operational requirements.
- Provide ratio support with tamariki when required to ensure compliance with ELC requirements.
- Contribute to a positive, safe and culturally enriching environment that supports strategic objectives and successful outcomes for tamariki and whānau.
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A Certificate in Business Administration or Computing (Level 3).
- A Full NZ Driver Licence (Class 1).
- Proven administration, data entry and records management experience.
- Experience maintaining databases with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills and experience supporting diverse communities.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and
continuous improvement.
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable. Demonstrated commitment to learning and using te reo Māori and supporting Māori values in the workplace will be highly regarded.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!
If we've outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.
A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz
This role is classified as a Core Children's Worker, and you will need to pass a safety check, including police vetting, under the Children’s Act 2014.
