Administrator Te Rōpū Māori

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 63508 - 68185

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION TE WHAKARITENGA

Te Rōpū Māori (TRM) represents all tauira Māori alongside the Otago University Students Association. They are the political and advocacy body for tauira Māori on campus and provide cultural and social support organising social and sporting events throughout the year.

The Role Te Mahi

Drawing on your understanding of te ao Māoriincluding te reo Māori and tikangayoull contribute meaningfully to the TRM Departments work partnering with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support shared goals. This role supports the Tumuaki and Te Rōpū Māori by managing queries and communications including oversight of the student association mailbox. It involves organising meetings and providing administrative support to the Te Rito Executive Team maintaining accurate financial records taking meeting minutes minute record keeping and assisting with event coordination.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Ideally youll bring experience from a Māori-focused role along with proven cultural competency and the ability to foster strong respectful relationships within the Māori community. Working towards or holding Te Reo Māori certification would also be valuable. Importantly you will be a proactive customer focused person with excellent administration organisation and time management skills. Other key skills required are:

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to adapt and navigate new systems.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate team needs.
An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our students and staff.
Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Pasifika values.

About our team Mō te tīma

Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional support to students and staff. As the largest workforce of the university our team spans every corner of the motu and fosters a strong culture of whakawhanaukataka (community). We take pride in providing confidential high-quality secretarial and administrative services that empower our university to excel.

Further details Pūroko

This is a permanent part time (18.75 hours per week) position located in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointments range for this role is $63508 to $68185 Top of Range $73640 pro-rated for part time hours.

We are also seeking candidates for Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions which support the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework. If you are interested in these positions there will be an opportunity to tell us how you could contribute to a culture of whakawhanaukataka in our workplace through the application process. The appointment range for this role is $69931 to $74609. Top of range $80285.

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of kaimahi with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

We offer competitive salary five weeks annual leave a 6.75% superannuation scheme and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here: further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Jen Pearce via the contact details below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 16 November 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information Note: As a part-time position the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Jen Pearce

Position details: Administrator & Kaiwhakahaere Tari

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DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION TE WHAKARITENGATe Rōpū Māori (TRM) represents all tauira Māori alongside the Otago University Students Association. They are the political and advocacy body for tauira Māori on campus and provide cultural and social support organising social and ...