Association Administration Support

Wellington based | Part-time (6.3 hours per fortnight)

Are you highly organised, community-minded, and passionate about empowering people with intellectual disabilities to have their voices heard?

IHC New Zealand Wellington Association is looking for an Association Administration Support person to provide high-level administrative support while championing self-advocacy and leadership development within our local community.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This unique dual-function role provides administrative support to both the Wellington Association Chair and the Self-Advocacy Chair.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of Association operations - while also supporting and empowering people with intellectual disabilities to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and actively participate in their community.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and distributing action lists
• Supporting the Self-Advocacy Chair with meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up
• Assisting with training initiatives that strengthen participation and leadership skills
• Maintaining the local membership database and stakeholder networks
• Supporting local promotion and community engagement initiatives

This is a part-time role of 6.3 hours per fortnight, ideal for someone looking to contribute meaningfully within their local community.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Strong administrative and computer skills, including minute-taking and database management
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence supporting meeting facilitation and documentation processes
• A genuine passion for supporting people with intellectual disabilities to thrive
• A commitment to fostering confidence, leadership, and self-advocacy
• The ability to build and maintain positive local community relationships

You’ll bring professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm - balancing administrative rigour with a people-first approach.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• A meaningful opportunity to support and empower people with intellectual disabilities
• The chance to contribute to a respected, community-focused organisation
• Flexible, part-time hours
• A role where your work directly supports leadership development and community inclusion
• The opportunity to build strong local networks and relationships

Mō mātou | About us

IHC has more than 20 Associations across New Zealand. Associations provide an opportunity for members to contribute to IHC’s work in communities on a voluntary basis. Associations undertake a range of activities all directed at enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. They are an important link between IHC and the broader community.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the ‘Apply’ button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email ***email_hidden***.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.