Senior Administrator | Te Huatū - Hono ki Tua Limited

Type: Fixed term, Full-time

Location: Dunedin

Description

Fixed term, Full time

Make Your Mark Where It Matters Most

Be the Difference for Mokopuna, Whānau and Education

Te Huatū is a bold, kaupapa-driven initiative designed to strengthen education pathways for learners, whānau, hapū and communities, that sits under the legal entity of Hono ki Tua Limited. We are seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to support our Kaikōkiri Mātauraka in the day-to-day operations of Te Huatū. We are in the exciting phase of establishment, and this position will be integral to supporting a transformative new programme grounded in mātauraka Māori and community aspiration, working across all 3 papatipu rūnaka of Te Tai o Araiteuru.

As the Senior Administrator you will be an organisational lead support role working closely with the Kaikōkiri Mātauraka to continue to build the foundations of Hono ki Tua Ltd. The role provides proactive and comprehensive administrative, governance and operational support to Hono ki Tua Limited, ensuring effective systems and processes support the organisation’s operations, growth and transition into programme delivery.

Working within the kaupapa of Te Huatū offers a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact for rakatahi, whānau and the wider education system.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance support
• Business operations
• System administration
• People and finance support
• Compliance and risk
• Project/programme administration

About You

We are looking for an experienced and passionate administrator who enjoys creating and strengthening systems, supporting people and contributing to kaupapa that make a difference for mokopuna, whānau and education, as well as:

• Proven experience in senior administration, office management or organisational support roles.
• Thrives in complex environments, can confidently manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Has experience across key business functions including finance, payroll and confidence with Microsoft 365 etc
• Brings a relationship-focussed approach, values kaupapa Māori and Kāi Tahu aspirations, and is passionate about growing a kaupapa that serves whānau and hapori with an ability to work across all 3 papatipu rūnaka.

This is a fixed-term establishment role through to September 2028 with the aim that this position will be extended or be made permanent.

Candidates with strong connections to hapū, rūnaka, education, or kaupapa Māori initiatives are warmly encouraged to apply.

To apply please send your CV and expression of interest [email protected]

Applications close 27 October at 5pm

How to Request an Application Pack:

If you would like more information about the position, please feel free to request an information pack by emailing [email protected]