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Full Time
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Application Closes
16 Apr 2026
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Auckland - Auckland
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Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Administrator - Kaiwhakahaere Tari
About the role
The Team Administrator provides high-level executive and administrative support to the Director of Māori Development Services, The GM Operations Māori, Māori Development Services Team and Manurau. This includes managing schedules, communications, hui, preparing materials and kai for events, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of all functions. The role requires discretion, organisation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while supporting culturally informed initiatives across the Mission.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
What you will be doing
- Provide high-level administrative and organisational support.
- Coordinate logistics for hui, wānanga, and internal gatherings facilitated by the teams.
- Prepare and collate resources, documents, and materials required for meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Support the preparation and formatting of reports, presentations, and internal documentation.
- Maintain organised electronic and physical records, documents, and correspondence.
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, senior administrative, or similar coordination role supporting a senior leader.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to build respectful working relationships with colleagues across diverse teams and backgrounds.
- Current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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