Team Administrator | Maori Land & Nature Protection

Department of Conservation; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking an organised administrator to support Ngā Whenua Rāhui and Hēteri-Ā-Nuku kaimahi in Gisborne or Napier. You will manage diaries, emails, travel arrangements, and documentation, helping the teams stay coordinated and responsive.

This full-time, permanent role offers flexible working arrangements, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to contribute to Māori land protection and mātauranga Māori.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience coordinating travel and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain team systems and processes.
• Provide admin support including diary and email management, planning and events.
• Support team travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Prepare documentation including presentations and briefings.
• Support taskforces, including minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate fleet management at office sites.
• Basic knowledge of budget management.
• Establish and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Diary management

Email management

Planning & organising

Travel arrangements

Stakeholder liaison

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking an organised administrator to support Ngā Whenua Rāhui and Hēteri-Ā-Nuku kaimahi in Gisborne or Napier. You will manage diaries, emails, travel arrangements, and documentation, helping the teams stay coordinated and responsive.

This full-time, permanent role offers flexible working arrangements, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to contribute to Māori land protection and mātauranga Māori.