Administrator - Te Rōpū Māori at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

68185.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Te Reo Māori, Tikanga, Cultural Competency, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Customer Focus, Event Coordination, Financial Record Keeping, Minute Taking, Relationship Building, Proactive Approach, Positive Outcomes, Cultural Safety, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles, Pasifika Values

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION | TE WHAKARITENGA Te Rōpū Māori (TRM) represents all tauira Māori alongside the Otago University Students' Association. They are the political and advocacy body for tauira Māori on campus, and provide cultural and social support, organising social and sporting events throughout the year. The Role | Te Mahi Drawing on your understanding of te ao Māori—including te reo Māori and tikanga—you’ll contribute meaningfully to the TRM Department’s work, partnering with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support shared goals. This role supports the Tumuaki and Te Rōpū Māori by managing queries and communications, including oversight of the student association mailbox. It involves organising meetings and providing administrative support to the Te Rito Executive Team, maintaining accurate financial records, taking meeting minutes, minute record keeping and assisting with event coordination. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Ideally, you’ll bring experience from a Māori-focused role, along with proven cultural competency and the ability to foster strong, respectful relationships within the Māori community. Working towards or holding Te Reo Māori certification would also be valuable. Importantly, you will be a proactive customer focused person with excellent administration, organisation and time management skills. Other key skills required are: • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to adapt and navigate new systems. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate team needs. • An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our students and staff. • Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values. About our team | Mō te tīma Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional support to students and staff. As the largest workforce of the university, our team spans every corner of the motu and fosters a strong culture of whakawhanaukataka (community). We take pride in providing confidential, high-quality secretarial and administrative services that empower our university to excel. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent part time (18.75 hours per week), position located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointments range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185, Top of Range $73,640 pro-rated for part time hours. We are also seeking candidates for Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions, which support the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework. If you are interested in these positions, there will be an opportunity to tell us how you could contribute to a culture of whakawhanaukataka in our workplace through the application process. The appointment range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of range $80,285. Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of kaimahi with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. We offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75%25 superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/working-at-otago/employee-benefits/ For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Jen Pearce via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501217 will close on Sunday, 16 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed. Contact: Jen Pearce Position details: Administrator & Kaiwhakahaere Tari Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The role involves managing queries and communications for Te Rōpū Māori, providing administrative support to the Te Rito Executive Team, and assisting with event coordination. You will also maintain accurate financial records and take meeting minutes.