Executive Assistant - Board Secretariat

UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA! 
Advancing together into a brighter future

Executive Assistant Board Secretariat

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it’s not actually about us at all.  It’s about the people and communities we serve.  Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity.  And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the team

We’re proud to introduce Māhutonga - the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency delivered by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, dedicated to supporting whānau wellbeing and self-determination across our rohe.

Rooted in the mātauranga, values, and legacy of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, you will join a team that works alongside providers, communities, and whānau to enable holistic, whānau-led solutions that reflect the strengths and aspirations of our people.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

The Executive Assistant Board Secretariat is responsible for:

·       Manaaki – developing and living out our networks with the team, whānau and hāpori

·       End to end executive administrative support - taking initiative to coordinate and proactively steady the waka to keep our mahi on track

·       Governance support – providing exceptional secretariat support to our Investment and other relevant boards

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in executive assistance is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa.  Of course, you’ll be well practiced with/in

·       Diary management and correspondence

·       Governance administrative preparation

·       Working in a Māori environment and supporting kaupapa Māori

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people.  The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:

·       Work / Life Balance;

·       Modern environment with friendly team;

·       Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;

·       Commitment to professional development;

·       The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.

Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Shane Metekingi on Shane.Metekingi@NgatiToa.iwi.nz

To apply for the role please submit you CV and cover letter. Please indicate in your documentation whether you have an affiliation to Ngāti Toa to help us get to know you.