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139 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
Full time
Applications close:
05 Jun 2025
We are seeking a motivated, organised and values-driven individual to join our team as Pou Whakakaupapa (Project Support). This is a dynamic and varied role that provides project, administrative, and hospitality support across the organisation. You’ll help drive our mahi forward by supporting delivery across key workstreams, creating operational efficiency, and ensuring a welcoming presence at our offices.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across a broad range of iwi-led initiatives and grow your skills in a supportive, kaupapa Māori environment.
Overview
Te Tūranga (the role)
The core responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide hands-on project administration: tracking milestones, managing meeting logistics, compiling reports, and monitoring deliverables.
- Coordinate events and initiatives, including procurement and stakeholder engagement.
- Support financial processes such as invoicing, reconciliations, and budget tracking.
- Manage day-to-day office administration and systems.
- Lead our reception and hospitality function – welcoming manuhiri and providing oversight of front-of-house operations.
- Positively represent Te Kotahitanga in all interactions with whānau, hapū, and stakeholders.
Requirements
He Kōrero Mōu (about you)
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in project support, administration, or operations.
- Can confidently manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Understands tikanga Māori and is comfortable working in a kaupapa Māori environment.
- Is relationship-focused, proactive, and a team player.
- Has strong communication and organisational skills.
- Is passionate about making a difference for Te Atiawa whānau.
What we can offer you
We are driven by purpose and fulfilling our vision of Te Iho Tū - Te Iho Whenua - Te Iho Tangata. Te Atiawa Secure, Te Atiawa Thriving, Te Atiawa Connected. We understand the importance of the role we play in creating a future in which our iwi, hapū, marae and whānau will thrive. We are a whānau unit who uphold the value of manaakitanga and hauora (health and wellbeing) in the workplace. We invest in our people, we offer a flexible working environment and we foster a culture of learning and development.
Who we are
Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa (Te Kotahitanga) is the post settlement government entity (PSGE) for Te Atiawa Iwi located in Taranaki. Established by the Trust Deed in 2014, Te Kotahitanga is responsible for managing Te Atiawa treaty settlement assets for the benefit of iwi members.
Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a team that is committed to the ongoing success of our iwi. Your expertise could be the key to ensuring our projects not only meet but exceed our goals.
For a confidential discussion about the role or to request the position description contact Joshua Hitchcock via email joshua@teatiawa.iwi.nz
