Kaiwhakarite Matua (Senior Administrator) - Ako

• Lead with excellence. Support with purpose. Empower Ako.
• Experienced administrator needed, who can guide and support proactively.
• Based at our Māngere campus.

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 (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

If you’re an experienced administrator with a passion for supporting excellence in education and Māori values, we’ve got the job for you! 

As Kaiwhakarite Matua – Ako (Senior Administrator – Ako), you’ll provide high-quality, comprehensive administrative support to the Aukaha Ako – Takiwā Delivery, a senior leader who is also based in Māngere.  In this key role, you will:

• Coordinate calendars, hui, and travel arrangements.
• Manage Takiwā Academic Committee administration and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead and support administration teams across the takiwā to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Look for opportunities to help you and your team work smarter.
• Facilitate effective communication and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with project coordination when required.

Mōu | About you

To this role, you’ll bring your outstanding relationship management and communication skills, your highly organised nature, ability to stay calm under pressure along with:

• 4+ years senior-level administration experience and 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A commitment to Te Kaupapa Matua o Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and engagement in cultural practices.

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 today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

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

Please note that we are closed during the Christmas/New Year period so we will respond to your application after 15 January 2026.