Kaituitui Whakapāho Tauhokohoko | Communications Coordinator

Kaituitui Whakapāho Tauhokohoko | Communications Coordinator

Permanent Full-time

Based in Te Wanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
5 weeks annual leave

 

Looking for an opportunity to develop your communication skills and experience at an organisation that lives and breathes its values? Want to contribute to a kaupapa that puts whenua Māori first?

 

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Māori. We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

 

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

We’re looking for a Kaituitui Whakapāho Tauhokohoko | Communications Coordinator to be part of the Ratonga Whakapāho | Communications Team developing and delivering clear and effective communication activities that inspire and engage our audiences across multiple communication channels.

We’re a small team so you’ll be able to make the role your own whilst learning from your highly experienced teammates.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Create and implement high quality internal communications by taking a partnership approach to working with kaimahi across the organisation.
• Support the Communications Team to develop and deliver communications plans that engage our audiences across a range of channels and content type.
• Actively champion our brand when representing Te Tumu Paeroa at events.
• Manage our relationships with key suppliers, including our external printing and merchandise partners.
• Support the Communications Manager with administrative requirements, including managing the Communications Inbox.

He kōrero mou: What we are looking for:

• Experience developing communications material for a range of channels.
• Strong digital media skills across website and social media is an advantage.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, including the proven ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SharePoint and/or Microsoft 365 is a plus.
• Experience with design and use of new digital technologies, including AI, would be advantageous.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

• Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential).

 

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism

Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity

We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity

Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

If you’re motivated by meaningful mahi, this role offers the chance to make an impact. As a Communications Coordinator, you’ll help give voice to a kaupapa that puts whenua Māori first, crafting clear and engaging communications that reflect both professional excellence and cultural integrity. Through your work, you’ll support the aspirations of Māori landowners and help ensure the stories of whenua and whānau are shared with care, purpose and mana across Aotearoa.

You’ll be joining a supportive team with a strong focus on enabling others to thrive. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop in this role to really make it your own. The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be highly valued.

 

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you're ready to bring your expertise into a role rich with purpose, connection and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV and covering letter on SEEK.
We encourage early applications, as these will be reviewed as received.
Applications close 17 May.

If you’d like to know more please feel free to reach out to the Kaihautū Whakapāho | Communications Manager Morwenna Mitson-Grills: [email protected]. Applications for this role will close on Sunday 17 May 2026.