Kaiwhakataka | Administrator (Whanganui)

• Full time permanent position, based in Whanganui
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Training and development opportunities

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.

He angitūtanga | About the role: 

Based in Whanganui, the Kaiwhakataka | Administrator (Trust and Property) is responsible for providing administration support to their team, assisting with the delivery of professional trustee services. This role requires occasional travel and weekend work

• Assisting with administrative tasks to support to the Trust and Property team and the Whanganui office.
• Attend meetings of owners and trustees, setting up meeting rooms/zoom, minute taking, and distribution of meeting materials
• Assist with preparation of materials for owner and trustee meetings as well as Māori Land Court hearings
• Processing of invoices for payment
• Updating core administration systems in accordance with our processes

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

• At least one year of proven experience in a customer service or administration role within a medium to large organisation
• A strong team player, that seamlessly works across the team to support core activities
• An ability to build relationships both internally and externally through open and clear communication, both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, technically savvy with the confidence to navigate multiple systems
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience or an understanding of the rural sector would be beneficial.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SharePoint and/or M365 is a plus.
• 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 āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive organisation that values work life balance and career development.  We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land.  The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly and will be critical in enabling our vision.

How to apply:

Please apply via SEEK with your CV and a covering letter. This role will close 20 January 2025, unless filled prior.