Executive Administrator - Whānau Reilience

Ngāti Awa te toki, te tangatanga i te rā, te ngohengohe i te wai

Over the years, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (previously known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services) has grown into a leading iwi provider of health, social, and employment services, and more recently, Kāinga Māori development services. Our mission is to remain responsive and adaptable, ensuring our organisation is fit for purpose while supporting our whānau, hapori, and iwi to achieve prosperity and well-being.

We’re currently experiencing rapid growth, creating new opportunities for people to help make an impact in our community.

Te Mahi Tūranga | About the Role

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Administrator to join our Whānau Resilience team based in Whakatāne. This is a new part-time role of up to 35 hours per week where you will support Te Pou Mareikura o Whānau Resilience and the wider social services team to ensure smooth operations, efficient administration, and the effective delivery of services for whānau.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing calendars, meetings, travel, room bookings, catering, minutes, and maintaining organised digital systems.
• Maintaining confidentiality and preparing documents and reports to a high standard.
• Supporting day-to-day operations, including supplies, purchase orders, IT requests, and general office needs.
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners such as contractors, suppliers, and professional services.
• Supporting audits, reviews, health & safety, and incident management processes.
• Contributing to quality, risk management, and organisational compliance.
• Supporting kaupapa Māori practices by helping embed our model of care Te Pou Mataaho across service delivery and team culture.
  

Ōu Pūkenga | Your Strengths

You’re an experienced, values-driven administrator with a background in social services and strong interpersonal skills. You’re professional with proven experience in handling information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.

You bring:

• Excellent communication, relationship, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing, planning, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities.
• A basic understanding of Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga and the ability to work in culturally responsive ways.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to positive outcomes for whānau.
• A certificate in Business Administration or equivalent skills/experience is desirable but not essential.

Ngā Whiwhinga | What you'll gain

Join us in Whakatāne, a small coastal town with all the essentials, surrounded by rivers, beaches, and native landscapes perfect for a balanced life. You’ll be part of a workforce immersed in Te Ao Māori, with pathways to expand your skills and knowledge through our Te Pou Mataaho wānanga and other professional development initiatives. We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a range of staff benefits subject to eligibility. Explore the opportunities we have available and grow your career.

Tono Mai | Apply Today

Applications will be accepted over the Christmas period, but our team will review and respond when we return in early January 2026. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in your community and believe this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.

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