Records Specialist

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing of iwi whānui

Supportive team culture

Growth and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Free parking

Life & health insurance

Job summary

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu invites applications for a Records Specialist to elevate information systems, protect taonga, and support the Records Manager in transferring archival material to the Ngāi Tahu Archive.

Based in Ōtautahi, this permanent, full-time role collaborates across teams and with iwi to deliver compliant records management, guidance, and archival standards while embracing te reo Māori and tikanga. The position offers growth, flexible options, parking, and life & health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in information and records management.
• Strong understanding of legislation and standards related to records retention, archival processes, and data privacy.
• Proficiency with records management software and technologies, particularly M365.
• Postgraduate qualification in Information Management or related field.
• Cultural competency and a desire to embrace te reo Māori and tikanga.
• Collaborative mindset with confidence and pragmatism.

Responsibilities

• Support the transfer of archival material to the Ngāi Tahu Archive.
• Provide records management guidance and compliance across the organisation.
• Engage with multiple teams and iwi to advance records projects.

Skills

Records management

Programme development

Data privacy

M365 proficiency

Legislation & standards

Cultural competency

Te reo Māori

Tikanga

Collaborative mindset

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Information Management

Tools

M365

Job description

Kia hiwa rā!

Are you ready to lead transformative change in Records Management across a values-driven organisation? Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is looking for a passionate and experienced Records Specialist to elevate our information systems, ensuring our people thrive and our taonga is protected today and for generations to come.

This permanent, full-time role is based in Ōtautahi and plays a key part in supporting the Records Manager to ensure Ngāi Tahu’s most valued resources are successfully transferred to the Ngāi Tahu Archive. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work across multiple teams and engage directly with iwi. While the main focus of this position is the transfer of archival material, you may also provide support with records management guidance and compliance activities across the wider organisation.

You’ll Bring

He kōrero mōu – About you:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in information and records management, including programme development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of legislation and standards related to records retention, archival processes, and data privacy.
• Proficiency with records management software and technologies, particularly M365.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Information Management or related field.
• Cultural competency and a desire to embrace te reo Māori and tikanga.
• A collaborative mindset, confidence, and pragmatism.

Mō Mātou - About Us

Te Rūnanga Group is comprised of Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and our commercial arm, Ngāi Tahu Holdings, which includes tourism, seafood, forestry, farming, property and investment businesses. We are a reputable, thriving organisation, striving towards enriching the lives of current and future generations. Guided by this vision, Ngāi Tahu whānau are at the heart of everything we do “mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us)”.

We Offer

• A chance to contribute to the wellbeing of iwi whānui.
• A supportive team culture grounded in whanaungatanga and tohungatanga.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Flexible working options, free parking, and life & health insurance.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!