Kaiwhakahaere Tari - Māori Centre

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MĀORI CENTRE | TE HUKA MĀTAURAKA
DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

•    Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 Weeks Annual Leave
•    Ongoing Professional and Career Development Opportunities.
•    On-site childcare providers

Nau mai ki te whare o Te Huka Mātauraka, The Māori Centre

Our team of experienced advisers at Te Huka Mātauraka, The Māori Centre empower tauiras to make informed decisions, explore diverse career options, navigate pathways with confidence, understand the evolving job market, and develop effective strategies to achieve their full potential.
We provide counselling, mentoring, tuition, advocacy, study space and tautoko aroha to tauira Māori.  In addition, Te Huka Mātauraka run large events such as Māori pre-graduations, Mana Pounamu, marketing events, and special projects as they arise.

The role | Te mahi

As Kaiwhakahaere Tari, you’ll be the welcoming, aroha-filled face of Te Huka Mātauraka, so a person who truly embodies the art of manaakitaka is essential.  This role reflects the University’s commitment to tauira success in understanding Te Ao Māori, Hauora Māori, tikanga, and the local Māori context, as well as supporting tauira Māori achievement.

You’ll manage key administration tasks, including:
•    Monitoring and responding to Māori Centre emails.
•    Coordinating events.
•    Handling ordering and purchasing card processes.
•    Providing support to all Kaimahi as needed.

Your knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori me ōna tikaka, to the best of your ability, is important—along with the contribution you’ll make to our culture of whakawhanaukataka in the workplace.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Ideally, you’ll have experience in a Māori-focused role, demonstrating strong cultural competency and the ability to build respectful, enduring relationships within the Māori community. You’ll be proactive, customer-focused, and skilled in administration, organisation, and time management. Other key skills required are:

•    A passion for delivering exceptional service 
•    Ability to work in a busy administration environment and willingness to be adaptable and flexible.
•    Strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate team needs.
•    An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our tauira, staff and visitors.
•    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.

Progress toward or attainment of Te Reo Māori certification is highly regarded.

About our team | Mō te tīma

Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding tauira and staff experiences through high quality operational management and administrative support services.  We are a strong supportive whakawhanaukataka (community) and are proud of the work we do as the largest workforce in the university, spanning every corner of the motu.  

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, part-time position (26.25 hours), based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is level 5 $69,931 to $74,609 (Top of range $80,285).

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, or to discuss this role in confidence – please contact Amy Jansen, Operations Lead, 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 2501706 will close on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. 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: Amy Jansen

Position details: Job Description

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