Tauhokohoko Administrator

Support the success of Māori students by coordinating recruitment, enrolment, placements and programme administration while building strong relationships with Māori education communities.

• Support kaupapa Māori research and engagement
• Flexible part-time role through to 2028
• Collaborative team with meaningful impact

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Join Tauhokohoko, a kaupapa-driven programme within Te Kotahi Research Institute for Innovation that supports Māori development, connections and opportunity through research and engagement.

We are seeking an organised and proactive Administrator to provide essential operational and administrative support across a range of activities. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will coordinate meetings and events, manage communications, maintain records and provide financial and operational assistance to help ensure the smooth delivery of programme objectives.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position for 11.25 hours a week (0.3 FTE) based in Hamilton through to 2028. Days and hours of work can be negotiated. Salary will be in the range of $60,046 to $72,636 per year pro rata based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Ngahinaturae Armstrong-Nield, Operations Manager, [email protected]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, can confidently manage multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering high-quality support.

You will also bring:

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role 
• Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
• Accuracy and attention to detail in record and document management 
• An understanding of te ao Māori, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi 
• The ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders 

Experience working in kaupapa Māori environments and/or coordinating events will be advantageous.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Kotahi Research Institute for Innovation is a university-wide entity that supports, develops and promotes research for and with iwi and Māori. The Institute works alongside the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori to strengthen iwi relationships, build research capability among staff and students, and support research that responds to iwi aspirations and priorities.

Tauhokohoko is a key programme within the Institute, fostering meaningful connections, opportunities and outcomes for Māori through research and engagement.

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. 

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close: Monday July 20, 2026

Requisition Number: 1003690

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