Kaipūtahi Tautoko / Project Administrator

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is a vibrant and exciting tertiary education institution which offers a range of programmes from certificates to doctorates across a range of disciplines. 

We operate three schools (The School of Iwi Development, The School of Undergraduate Studies and The School of Indigenous Graduate Studies) and have research undertakings within the areas of health, education and indigenous studies.

Our main campus is based in Whakatāne, the 'Sunshine Capital' of New Zealand which offers a recreational and outdoor living experience. Awanuiārangi is centrally located within walking distance of gym facilities, childcare, kohanga reo, shopping, restaurants, the museum and gallery and more.

We are seeking a Kaipūtahi Tautoko/Project Administrator to assist the Kaipūtahi/Project Co-ordinator by servicing all administrative functions associated with the planning and implementation processes and document control and design of research projects, initially the MoE-funded Te Hurihanganui research project  – Phase 2, ensuring key outcomes and performance indicators are met. 

To undertake this role you will need to have:

• A relevant business, administration or computing related diploma level qualification.
• A minimum of five years administration, customer services, marketing or PA experience.
• Project co-ordinator or administration experience.
• Report writing experience
• Database experience
• Experience using a range of Microsoft Office programmes including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint to at least an intermediate level of competency
• A current clean drivers’ licence.

Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori to at least an intermediate level and/or a willingness and commitment to improve Te Reo Māori competency beyond basic is required.

In order to comply with the Vaccination Order applicants must be fully vaccinated.  Please provide a copy of your vaccination pass when applying.

We offer a supportive working environment.