Reception & Administration

At Whakaata Māori, we are fuelled by a deep passion for our unique stories and heritage. We believe that our cultural roots are a powerful force that can transcend time, connecting us to our past, present, and future all at once. Our journey began with Tāne, whose bravery and vision allowed him to bring light to a dark world. In the same spirit, we are on a mission to illuminate the world with our powerful and diverse storytelling. Just like Tamarereti’s waka, Puna Ariki, we are moving towards a new horizon.

Our team is a diverse and dynamic crew that works together to showcase the brilliance of our heritage. We are committed to preserving our cultural treasures while also navigating the currents of modern times. Every day, we work tirelessly to create stories that inspire and enlighten, so that our mokopuna and future generations can thrive and succeed in Aotearoa.

Te āheinga | The opportunity

At Whakaata Māori, we embrace our role as a waka, driven by our passion to preserve and promote Māori stories, language, and culture. This role is your chance to be at the heart of our vibrant team, where you’ll embody the manaakitanga and tikanga of our organization. You’ll be the go-to person for meet and greet, customer service, and a variety of support and administrative tasks. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities. Your previous experience will be invaluable to navigate and make your mark on the role, to prioritise and think on your feet supporting te Tari Kaihautū and Te Ranga Kaiurungi.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

You will:

• Be the welcoming face and voice of Whakaata Māori
• Ensure manuhiri are looked after when they engage with Whakaata Māori
• Coordinate travel, events, merchandise and office supplies with efficiency and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Carry out ad hoc administration tasks as needed
• Perform financial reconciliations and stakeholder engagement with confidence.
• Lead continuous improvements in administration processes, making a real impact.

He kōrero mōu ake | About you

• Have at least two years experience working for a Māori organisation or equivalent personal experience.
• Conversational te reo Māori, able to introduce yourself and basic greetings in te reo Māori. Higher reo proficiency preferred.
• Empathetic, proactive, and open to working in a multicultural environment.
• Well-presented, friendly, and helpful.
• An experienced receptionist/office administrator confident in all aspects of office and business administration.
• A compassionate and non-judgmental attitude.
• Superb communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to pick up new tasks quickly and show initiative.
• Fully conversant with all Microsoft applications (Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Tā mātou tāpaetanga | What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave accrual after 12 months service
• Organisation that invests in your development
• Free parking

Our kaimahi consistently tell us they work here because they believe in our kaupapa, come join our team. We’ll be reviewing CV’s as we receive them, so apply today.