Description At Whakaata Mori, we are fuelled by a deep passion for our unique stories and heritage. We believe that our cultural roots are a powerful force that can transcend time, connecting us to our past, present, and future all at once. Our journey began with Tne, whose bravery and vision allowed him to bring light to a dark world.

In the same spirit, we are on a mission to illuminate the world with our powerful and diverse storytelling. Just like Tamareretis waka, Puna Ariki, we are moving towards a new horizon. Our team is a diverse and dynamic crew that works together to showcase the brilliance of our heritage.

We are committed to preserving our cultural treasures while also navigating the currents of modern times. Every day, we work tirelessly to create stories that inspire and enlighten, so that our mokopuna and future generations can thrive and succeed in Aotearoa. Te heinga | The opportunity At Whakaata Mori, we embrace our role as a waka, driven by our passion to preserve and promote Mori stories, language, and culture.

This role is your chance to be at the heart of our vibrant team, where youll embody the manaakitanga and tikanga of our organization. Youll be the go-to person for meet and greet, customer service, and a variety of support and administrative tasks. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities.

Your previous experience will be invaluable to navigate and make your mark on the role, to prioritise and think on your feet supporting te Tari Kaihaut and Te Ranga Kaiurungi. He krero m te tranga | About the role You will: Be the welcoming face and voice of Whakaata Mori Ensure manuhiri are looked after when they engage with Whakaata Mori Coordinate travel, events, merchandise and office supplies with efficiency and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Carry out ad hoc administration tasks as needed Perform financial reconciliations and stakeholder engagement with confidence.

Lead continuous improvements in administration processes, making a real impact. He krero mu ake | About you Have at least two years experience working for a Mori organisation or equivalent personal experience. Conversational te reo Mori, able to introduce yourself and basic greetings in te reo Mori.

Higher reo proficiency preferred. Empathetic, proactive, and open to working in a multicultural environment. Well-presented, friendly, and helpful.

An experienced receptionist/office administrator confident in all aspects of office and business administration. A compassionate and non-judgmental attitude. Superb communication, planning, and organisational skills.

Ability to pick up new tasks quickly and show initiative. Fully conversant with all Microsoft applications (Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook). T mtou tpaetanga | What we offer 5 weeks annual leave accrual after 12 months service Organisation that invests in your development Free parking Our kaimahi consistently tell us they work here because they believe in our kaupapa, come join our team.

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