Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

The Communications & Engagement Coordinator supports the Communications and Engagement team with the delivery of day-to-day work across communications, digital platforms and events.

This role provides coordination and administrative support that helps keep the team organised and running smoothly. Much of the team’s work can arise at short notice, so having a dedicated coordinator helps ensure tasks are picked up quickly while maintaining clear workflows and good communication.

The role supports activities such as communications reporting, reviewing daily media updates, inbox coordination, website publishing support, event logistics and meeting coordination. It requires strong attention to detail and the ability to gather and organise information from different sources.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys administration and coordination and is interested in learning more about communications and engagement while working alongside an experienced team.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital platforms

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities

• Professional and respectful engagement with whānau and stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative processes and workflows

Desirable:

• Experience supporting digital communications channels (web, social media, newsletters)

• Familiarity with reporting, analytics or media monitoring tools

• Experience in communications, marketing, coordination, events or administration

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 

• Respect

• Resilience

• Whānau outcome focused

• Collaboration

• Cultural Understanding

Key Result Areas:

• Communications & Media Coordination - Supporting communications reporting, media monitoring and inbox management.

• Digital & Content Coordination - Assisting with website updates, digital communications and social media engagement.

• Events Administration - Coordinating event logistics, vendor administration and on-site support.

• Creative & Production Support - Assisting with filming, photography and content production coordination.

• Team Coordination - Supporting team workflow through meeting coordination, note taking and action tracking.

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz 

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!