Kaiwhakahaere Tari Māori Centre

MĀORI CENTRE TE HUKA MĀTAURAKA
DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Salary 6.75% Superannuation 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Ongoing Professional and Career Development Opportunities.
On-site childcare providers

Nau mai ki te whare o Te Huka Mātauraka The Māori Centre

Our team of experienced advisers at Te Huka Mātauraka The Māori Centre empower tauiras to make informed decisions explore diverse career options navigate pathways with confidence understand the evolving job market and develop effective strategies to achieve their full potential.
We provide counselling mentoring tuition advocacy study space and tautoko aroha to tauira Mā addition Te Huka Mātauraka run large events such as Māori pre-graduations Mana Pounamu marketing events and special projects as they arise.

The role Te mahi

As Kaiwhakahaere Tari youll be the welcoming aroha-filled face of Te Huka Mātauraka so a person who truly embodies the art of manaakitaka is essential. This role reflects the Universitys commitment to tauira success in understanding Te Ao Māori Hauora Māori tikanga and the local Māori context as well as supporting tauira Māori achievement.

Youll manage key administration tasks including:
Monitoring and responding to Māori Centre emails.
Coordinating events.
Handling ordering and purchasing card processes.
Providing support to all Kaimahi as needed.

Your knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori me ōna tikaka to the best of your ability is importantalong with the contribution youll make to our culture of whakawhanaukataka in the workplace.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Ideally youll have experience in a Māori-focused role demonstrating strong cultural competency and the ability to build respectful enduring relationships within the Māori community. Youll be proactive customer-focused and skilled in administration organisation and time management. Other key skills required are:

A passion for delivering exceptional service
Ability to work in a busy administration environment and willingness to be adaptable and flexible.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate team needs.
An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our tauira staff and visitors.
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.

Progress toward or attainment of Te Reo Māori certification is highly regarded.

About our team Mō te tīma

Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding tauira and staff experiences through high quality operational management and administrative support services. We are a strong supportive whakawhanaukataka (community) and are proud of the work we do as the largest workforce in the university spanning every corner of the motu.

Further details Pūroko

This is a permanent part-time position (26.25 hours) based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is level 5 $69931 to $74609 (Top of range $80285).

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information or to discuss this role in confidence please contact Amy Jansen Operations Lead 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 Thursday 11 December 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. 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: Amy Jansen

Position details: Job Description

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