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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Full Time
Applications close:
09 Jul 2025
We are seeking a sharp, highly organised and relationship-savvy support specialist. One who takes pride in providing awhi and manaaki to leaders focused on delivering impact.
This is more than a support role — it is a key position at the centre of our kaupapa.
This role will work closely with our Te Rau Whakapuāwai (Head of Corporate Services) to ensure our executive services and governance functions run smoothly and with excellence. Days will be full and diverse — providing top-tier executive support, coordinating governance documentation, managing internal administrative and document control systems. The role will also contribute to the wider Corporate Services Team mahi, with a key responsibility being the coordination of our internal payroll function.
Overview
We are seeking a person that can bring both structure and a steady āhua to the team — ensuring people are supported, documents flow, meetings are prepared, and every interaction reflects our values.
Key responsibilities of our Te Raupī Rau Matomato include:
- Providing high-level executive support to the PKW Governance Group, Te Rau Matomato (CEO) and Te Rau Manawanui (Executive Leadership Team), including diary management, travel coordination, and professional communications
- Organisation and collation of documentation for executive and governance meetings/events and activities, including agendas, briefing packs, and accurate minutes.
- Maintaining governance document systems and ensuring version control across policies, procedures, and decision records
- Coordination and oversight of our internal payroll function by providing support and guidance to our internal and external payroll team, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and care.
- Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Corporate Services team.
Requirements
You will be a steady presence in busy environments, trusted to manage competing priorities with calm, confidence, and care. You will bring experience supporting senior leaders and understand the importance of discretion, professionalism, and follow-through.
But more than that — you are values-driven. You believe in supporting leadership that uplifts and advances the aspirations of our Rautitikura and honours their legacy and culture.
We invite applications from candidates who resonate with the description above and who have the following:
- At least 3 years’ experience in executive assistance, senior administration, or governance support roles
- Proven ability to support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
- Strong working knowledge of document, calendar, and travel management systems
- Experience working in a governance or legal environment is advantageous
- Familiarity with payroll systems and coordination responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding and empathy with Māori aspirations for Maori economic development and of tikanga Māori.
What we can offer you
An excellent opening, this role presents an exciting career opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation committed to the long-term prosperity of our people. This role is for those looking to contribute their expertise in a whanau-based, dynamic and future-focused organisation based in the beautiful region of
Who we are
Parininihi ki Waitōtara (PKW) is a Māori Incorporation based in Taranaki, Aotearoa with a Te Iho (vision) of: He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – Sustaining and Growing our People through Prosperity.
Established in 1976, PKW manages and administers land and land related assets returned to Taranaki Māori following the Taranaki Land Wars. We have over 11,300 Rautitikura (shareholders) and an elected Committee of Management who govern the organisation with Māori values and customs that underpin the Incorporation's environment and practices.
To request a copy of the position description and application form, or for any pātai, please contact our Te Rau Whakapuāwai Team via humanresources@pkw.co.nz.
