Administrator, Iwi and M ori Relations

Our passionate and collaborative Iwi and M ori Relations tima is looking for a Kaih pai | Administrator to join them. This role reports to the Kaitaki, Hikina | General Manager, Iwi and M ori Relations and is a full time, permanent opportunity.

The Iwi and M ori Relations Directorate supports the strategic direction of the M oriCrown relationship, providing advice and guidance across Te Puni Kokiri and the wider public sector.

Te whai w hitanga | The opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to provide quality support to the General Manager and wider team. This role is key to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, effective coordination, and strong communication across the team.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing calendars, schedules, and team commitments
• Monitoring and responding to shared inbox enquiries professionally and promptly
• Coordinating hui (meetings), including end-to-end logistics
• Organising travel bookings and itineraries
• Supporting the planning and delivery of IwiCrown Accord engagements
• Liaising with the Office of the Deputy Secretary to maintain alignment and information flow
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and document management
• Tracking workflows, actions, and deliverables to support timely outcomes
• Supporting engagement with iwi, hapu, and stakeholders through well-organised communications

The likely appointment range is $60,971 - $67,068 based on skills and experience.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mou | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in administration or coordination
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools
• Initiative, good judgement, and attention to detail
• Strong relationship management skills
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Public service experience would be beneficial but not essential.

T u e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your wh nau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their wh nau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo M ori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo M ori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of M ori Development

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Wh nau' - when wh nau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kokiri leads policy advice to the Government on M ori development, and Iwi and M ori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with M ori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where wh nau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Find out more about Our Story

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing M ori aspirations and well-being.

Tono mai | Apply Now!

Ka aukati ng tono hei te Sunday 7 Pipiri 2026 te 11.55pm | Applications close on R tapu 7 June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Tukuna mai tau tono -ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

Nau mai r ko ng tononga i te reo M ori, te reo P keh , te reorua r nei | We welcome applications in te reo M ori, English, or both.

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