Specialist Governance Support

Tribe Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Governance and Board Administrator for a 3-month contract based in Wellington. The role provides end-to-end secretariat support and contributes to effective governance.

You will engage with iwi and Māori boards, coordinate agendas, minutes, and action tracking, and drive process improvements while maintaining accurate governance records.

A proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong stakeholder skills will thrive in a kaupapa Māori environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in board, committee, governance, or secretariat support.
• Experience with iwi or kaupapa Māori environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end secretariat support for two governance committees.
• Coordinate agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking.
• Improve governance processes and systems across the organisation.
• Manage governance records and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Governance experience

Secretariat support

Stakeholder management

Māori governance

Attention to detail

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Governance and Board Administrator for a 3-month contract based in Te Whanganui-a-tara | Wellington

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful mahi while supporting effective governance and driving process improvements in an environment grounded in te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role

Working Closely With Key Stakeholders, You Will

• Support the governance and administration of two key board committees
• Improve systems, processes, and ways of working across the organisation
• 3-month contract | Wellington-based | September start

• Provide end-to-end secretariat support for two governance committees, including agendas, meeting coordination, minutes, and action tracking
• Support strong governance practices and smooth committee operations
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
• Maintain governance records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
• Build positive relationships across the organisation and with governance members

Mōu | About You

The Successful Candidate Will Bring

• Experience in board, committee, governance, or secretariat support
• Experience working with iwi, Māori boards, trusts, committees, or within a kaupapa Māori environment
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently with a range of stakeholders

We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.

Aplace where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.

Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!