Administrative Assistant

Full job description
Advertised on behalf of Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd.

Fixed Term (1 year), Part Time (20 hours per week)
Ōtautahi / Christchurch

Kia hiwa rā!

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our administration team at Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd. Reporting to the Office Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality environmental and cultural outcomes by ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, helping to enrich the lives of current and future generations of Ngāi Tahu Whānui.

He kōrero mōu - About you:

You have proven experience in administration or office support, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
You have a good level of te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to developing your reo and applying it in a professional setting
You are proactive, adaptable and enjoy supporting a team to achieve shared goals
You are confident using Microsoft Office and other digital tools to manage information, schedules and communications
Proven relationship management skills
You're a clear communicator, both written and verbal, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of people
An openness to embrace the values and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānui and interest to grow your cultural understanding in te ao Māori
Mō mātou - About us:

Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd supports the Rūnanga in achieving their objectives and aspirations for environmental management in their takiwā. This may involve the provision of environmental, cultural or strategic advice to local authorities, government agencies and private sector clients on behalf of Rūnanga. This advice may take the form of submissions and reports; or co-designing and co-drafting plans and strategies with regional and district councils and Government departments.

Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd also provides advice and support directly to Rūnanga through the provision of research, investigation, briefings, advice and development of Position Statements. We also provide support to Papatipu Rūnanga in respect of their own projects.

Our advisory services are informed through engagement with Papatipu Rūnanga which is a core function of our activities.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply:

To apply, send a copy of your cover and CV to Maioha Clark at Mahaanui.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz by Thursday, 12 June 2025. Applications close at 11:55pm.

Want to know more? You can download the position description directly from the listing on our careers page, or for confidential enquiries, contact Maioha via email or on 021 1242 7316.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Job Details

Reference #
3367+

Business areas
Papatipu Rūnanga

Posted on
Thursday 2+ May 2025

Closes on
12 Jun 2025 23:55

Expertise
Administration & Office Support

Work type(s)
Part-time, Fixed term