Kaiwhakarite (Administrator) – Procurement
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
Are you an organised, solutions‑focused professional who loves being at the centre of a busy operational environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as Kaiwhakarite (Administrator) – Procurement, supporting a function that plays a vital role in how our organisation operates every day.
In this role, you’ll provide high‑quality administrative support across procurement, travel activities, supplier engagement, and organisational processes. You’ll be a critical link between our Procurement Team, internal kaimahi, and external partners—ensuring information flows smoothly, systems are up to date, and our procurement practices are supported with accuracy and care.
You’ll work closely with the Team Lead – Procurement,
contributing to the efficient delivery of purchasing, travel coordination,
supplier communication, documentation, and general administrative activities.
Mōu | About you
You will be someone who enjoys supporting fast‑paced functions and working with a variety of people and tasks. You’ll bring:
- Strong administrative experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Confidence working with documents, records, procurement or finance systems, and organisational processes.
- Excellent communication skills, supporting both internal kaimahi and external providers.
- A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to spot what needs to be done and get it underway.
- Strong relationship‑building capability—someone who can represent Procurement professionally and positively.
- Commitment to accuracy, quality service, and continuous improvement.
If you’re someone who can keep things running smoothly, bring calm to busy moments, and support a team that relies on strong administrative backbone—this is a great opportunity to grow your capability in a meaningful environment.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!
If you’re ready to step into a role where your organisation, attention to detail, and people skills will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
