Senior Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Wānanga oAotearoa invites a Senior Coordinator to join the Strategy & Engagement wāhanga in a pivotal role, providing high‑quality coordination, administration, and operational support to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities and projects.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare reports, support multiple workstreams, and maintain records in line with policies, while building strong relationships with tauira, iwi, hapū, whānau, suppliers, contractors, and sector agencies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or related qualification.
• Proven experience in a senior coordination, administration, project support, or similar role.
• Proven experience in facilitating day-to-day operations, minute taking, report preparation and compilation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional coordination and administrative support to the Director and wider Strategy & Engagement wāhanga.
• Coordinate hui, prepare agendas, take minutes, and compile reports and presentations.
• Support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective organisation and prioritisation of multiple workstreams.
• Assist with general office management and day-to-day operational activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tauira, iwi, hapū, whānau, suppliers, contractors, and sector agencies.
• Monitor and track strategic initiatives, project milestones, deliverables, and key actions.
• Ensure information and records are managed in accordance with organisational policies and legislative requirements.

Skills

Organisation

Relationship management

Independent working

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Te Wānanga oAotearoa invites a Senior Coordinator to join the Strategy & Engagement wāhanga in a pivotal role, providing high‑quality coordination, administration, and operational support to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities and projects.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare reports, support multiple workstreams, and maintain records in line with policies, while building strong relationships with tauira, iwi, hapū, whānau, suppliers, contractors, and sector agencies.