Kaiwhakarite Site Administrator

Join our dynamic team and become an integral part of a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and innovation thrives!

• Permanent Full Time
• Whirikoka Campus – Gisborne

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.

About this role

The primary function of the Kaiwhakarite (Administrator) is to provide administrative support and services to the Manager Operations and the smooth running of the campus:

• Provide quality admin support, calendar management, variety of bookings
• Reception duties - customer service/welcoming whānau as they enter campus
• Manage book/work systems
• Support and maintain site resources
• Receipt mail/deliveries
• Support set up for hui/Events
• Build and maintain positive relationships

About you

As the face of our campus, we are looking for someone that:

• Has had experience in administration and customer service.
• Ideally can converse in Te Reo Māori (Basic level)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Certificate in Business Administration or Computing (Level 3).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Manage book/work systems
• Has an eye for detail.
• Can take initiative and find the answer.
• Take minutes.
• Can manage their time effectively.
• A clean, full NZ Driver’s License.
• Adaptable to learn new systems.

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.

Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals?  Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

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