Team Administrator | Kaiwhakarite Ropu

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Salary range

Job summary

The Department of Conservation seeks an experienced administrator to support Nga Whenua Rahui, Pou Nga Whenua Rahui and related teams. You will manage diaries and emails, coordinate travel, prepare documents and minutes, and support meetings and events across Gisborne or Napier with flexible working options.

Strong planning, communication and customer service skills are essential, along with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. A NZ driver's licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven aptitude in an administrative role.
• Initiative and thoughtful approach to tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Experience with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of project planning and organising is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain team systems and processes.
• Provide diary, email management, planning and event support.
• Assist with travel and accommodation arrangements for the team.
• Prepare presentations, task assignments, reports and briefings.
• Support taskforces, including taking minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate fleet management at office sites.
• Support basic budget management and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Planning & organising

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Bring your administrative and coordination expertise to this new roleSupport our kaupapa of protecting the natural integrity of Maori land and preserving matauranga MaoriFull time, permanent role based in Gisborne or Napier with flexible ways of workingTe toto o te tangata, he kai; te oranga o te tangata, he whenuaWhile food provides the blood in our veins, our health is drawn from the landNga Whenua Rahui | Te Papa Atawhai serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Mo te turanga | About the roleTo succeed in this role, you will be focussed on providing support to the Pou Nga Whenua Rahui, Pou Heteri-A-Nuku and the Nga Whenua Rahui and Heteri-A-Nuku kaimahi. You will need to be a smart, tech-savvy operator with strong prioritisation, warm communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people to ensure the Pou and kaimahi you support are successful in their role.Key responsibilities include:administer and maintain team systems and processesprovide administrative support including diary and email management, planning and event managementsupport team members with travel and accommodation arrangementspreparing documentation including presentations, task assignments, reports and briefingssupporting taskforces, including taking minutes of meetingscoordinate fleet management at office sitesbasic knowledge of budget managementestablishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders externally and within DOC.Click here for the Role DescriptionNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceIf you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:proven aptitude in an administrative roleinitiative and thoughtfulnessknowledge/understanding of Government is helpful but not essentialexcellent communication and interpersonal skillshighly effective planning and organisational skillsstrong customer service focusexpertise using the Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.knowledge and experience in planning and organising projects.Desirable:ability to speak or understand te reo is highly desirablecurrent full New Zealand driver's licence.He aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.Want to know more?Tonoa inaianei | Apply nowApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and alignment to our Kaupapa. We're unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we'll try to accommodate.Salary: $65,590-$82,000, depending on skills and experience.Eligibility: You must hold a valid New Zealand work visa that covers the duration of employment.Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 20 October 2026Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at [e-mail]