Kaiwhakarite - Administrator

**Experience the dynamic world of administration and the chance to be an essential part of our thriving team.**:

- **Permanent, full time (37.5 hours)**:

- ** Lower Hutt, New Zealand**

**About us**

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years. Our vision of **‘Whānau transformation through education’** drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:

- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
- Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
- Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
- Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
- Free car parking.

**About this role**

As Administrator you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth operation and creating a positive and efficient experience for tauira (students), kaimahi (employees) and visitors to our site. You will be the face of our company and be able to provide exceptional administrative support.

Some of your responsibilities would include:

- Provide quality administrative support and technical assistance to various departments.
- Undertake reception duties (as required).
- Provide distribution of resources through the appropriate booking system.
- Initiate requisition processes.
- Support the maintenance of site resources.
- Provide essential support in site events. Develop and maintain positive relationships with kaimahi, external stakeholders and tauira.

**About you**

We are looking for someone who has the following:

- Certificate in Business Administration or Computing (Level 3).
- A full NZ Driver’s License - preferably able to drive a manual vehicle.
- An understanding of basic Te Reo Māori phrases mihi and greetings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate being proactive and taking initiative.
- A willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

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