Mata Ahupae | Marae Administrator - Wellington
Are you competent in te reo and tikanga Māori?
Can you communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of people?
Do you have experience and excellence in customer service and office administration?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - Marae Administrator, on a permanent, full-time basis, to join Te Herenga Waka Marae team.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Provide accurate and timely information and advice to staff, students, and external stakeholders (by phone, face-to-face, teams, and email)
Provide cultural support and services at the marae, including but not limited to karanga/whaikōrero, waiata, karakia
Provide administrative support for all marae-related work, including but not limited to bookings, room organisation, scholarships, tours
Provide focused administrative support for the Manutaki - Director, Marae Engagement, Mata Awhinuku - Marae Operational Manager, and Tūmau Matua - Head Chef
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated and customer-focused individual, competent in te reo and tikanga Māori, and with the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You will have experience and excellence in customer service and office administration, and the proven ability to work under pressure. This role is busy, challenging, and extremely rewarding for the individual with an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and the ability to self-manage their workload.
Key requirements include the following:
Competency in te reo and tikanga Māori
Proven experience and excellence in customer service and office administration, providing administrative services in a busy office
Experience communicating clearly and concisely with a wide range of people over a variety of communication methods.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
An intermediate to advanced level of ability in Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Technical competence in using systems and applications, especially databases, to a high standard of accuracy
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
Close date for vacancy: Friday, 11 July 2025
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Rawinia Higgins (tumuahurei@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply
Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Discover the heart of our community at Te Marae o Te Herenga Waka - Te Herenga Waka Marae! Established in 1980 as the first marae on any university campus in Aotearoa, it has been a cornerstone for tauira Māori ever since. The opening of Te Tumu Herenga Waka (the wharenui) in 1986 marked another milestone, creating a profound impact on generations of graduates. As an urban, pan-tribal marae, it offers a whānau-like environment to learn, study, and forge lasting connections and friendships. Join us in celebrating our rich heritage and vibrant community!
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