[ref. q74231517] Programme Administrator | Kaiwhakarite hotaka - Wellington
Mo te Pakihi | About the Organisation
Mana Motuhake Ki te Kainga. Matatu, Mataora, Matatini ki te ao.Te Matatini showcases Kapa Haka excellence in Aotearoa and throughout the world; organising a significant cultural festival which is the pinnacle event for Maori performing arts. With the shift in understanding and recognition of how Kapa Haka contributes to the wellbeing of our diverse communities in Aotearoa, Te Matatini has identified its place as a leader to support the growth and potential of Maori.
Our vision for a Rohe Kapa Haka model is ‘rohe-led, Te Matatini-supported’. Through this approach, we are supporting and enabling rohe to develop their Kapa Haka activities and make decisions that work for them and align with the strategic objectives of Te Matatini.
Mo te turanga | About the Role:The Kaiwhakarite hotaka – Programme Administrator is a key role in supporting the administration, business and logistics as part of operationalising the Te Matatini strategic vision and outcomes, which includes Te Pitau Whakarei, the 10-year Te Matatini strategic plan.
The role will provide support for Rohe Support Services and be a key conduit between the Director of Rohe Support Services, the Pou Takawaenga in the rohe and Te Matatini National Office.
The role of Kaiwhakarite hotaka – Programme Administrator is to:- Support the Director of Rohe Support Services in providing administration support, planning events, meetings and hui with the Pou Takawaenga (to support mana motuhake ki te kainga)
- Contribute to and enhance effective and positive relationships with whanau, hapu, iwi and rohe delegates
- Utilise administration skills to support the Rohe Support Services plan in line with the eight key result areas
- Work with, liaise and provide business, logistics and administration support for the Pou Takawaenga/Rohe Coordinators
- Resourcing to the Director and Pou Takawaenga
- Organise and attend hui, taking and distributing minutes including actions and follow-up
- Ensuring all administrative and financial duties are carried out
- Provide data and insights by rohe where requested
- Contribute fully as a member of the Rohe Support Services team and be proactive in planning, risk identification and mitigation
- Perform other duties within experience and capabilities that may be assigned from time to time to meet business requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Cultural competency – awareness, attitude, knowledge, skills of Te Ao Maori central to interconnectedness to Rohe and Te Ao Haka.
- Respect for Maori cultural values and customs
- Comfort in operating in a tikanga/kaupapa Maori environment
- Comfort in operating across and with Rohe
- Confidence in written and spoken te reo Maori
- Knowledge and experience of kapa haka and Te Matatini festival
- Excellent presentation skills and personal credibility
- Excellent oral and written communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated effective administrative capabilities
- Strong relationship building skills
- Evidence of active engagement in supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces/environments.
- Responsiveness and commitment to maintaining excellent standard of service.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, influencing and multi-tasking skills.
- Comfort in working under pressure and results focused.
- Ability to produce precise work, with care for accurate detail and tight deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
- Current New Zealand Driver
- Experience in administration is preferred
To learn more about this opportunity or to request a copy of the position description, please contact us in confidence at admin@tematatini.co.nz.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand with a valid visa.