Summary: This role provides essential administrative, management, and logistical support to operationalize Te Matatini's strategic vision within a culturally rich environment. Highlights: 1. Support the pinnacle event for Māori performing arts 2. Engage with whānau, hapū, iwi and rohe delegates 3. Operate confidently in a tikanga/kaupapa Māori environment Mo te Pakihi | About the Organisation: Mana Motuhake ki te kāinga - Matatū, 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 Māori 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 Māori. 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. Mō te tūranga | About the Role: The Support Services Administrator | Kaiwhakarite ratonga tautoko is a key role in supporting the administration, management, business and logistics as part of operationalising the Te Matatini strategic vision and outcomes. The role will provide support for Rohe Support Services and be a key conduit between the Director of Rohe Support Services and Te Matatini National Office, Festival Leadership and Senior Leadership administration. You will: * Support the Director of Rohe Support Services in providing project administration, project management, project support, planning events, calendars, travel, accommodation, bookings, meetings and hui for the festival and Te Matatini national office projects * Contribute to and enhance effective and positive relationships with whānau, hapū, 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 Director and Festival Leadership * Resourcing to the Director and Festival Leadership * 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 Mōu | About You: To be successful in this role you will have: * Cultural competency – awareness, attitude, knowledge, skills of Te Ao Māori central to interconnectedness to Rohe and Te Ao Haka. * Respect for Māori cultural values and customs * Confident in operating in a tikanga/kaupapa Māori environment * Confident in operating across and with Rohe * Confidence in written and spoken te reo Māori * 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 Licence * Experience in project administration is preferred Me tono mai ināianei | Apply Now! 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 Applications close at 17:00hrs, Tuesday 19 August 2025 and should be sent to admin@tematatini.co.nz Interviews for this role are likely to be held during the week of 25 to 29 August 2025. 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.
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