Executive Assistant - Board Secretariat

Executive Assistant Board Secretariat

Published : 20 / 10 / 2025

Job Location :

Porirua / New Zealand

Job Type : Permanent

Work Type : Full Time

Category : Mahutonga

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Executive Assistant Board Secretariat

Ko wai matou | About us

Well, it's not actually about us at all.

It's about the people and communities we serve.

Ngati Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity.

And we're paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngati Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tima | About the team

We're proud to introduce Mahutonga – the Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency delivered by Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira, dedicated to supporting whanau wellbeing and self-determination across our rohe.

Rooted in the matauranga, values, and legacy of Ngati Toa Rangatira, you will join a team that works alongside providers, communities, and whanau to enable holistic, whanau-led solutions that reflect the strengths and aspirations of our people.

Ko te turanga mahi | About the role

The

Executive Assistant Board Secretariat

is responsible for :

Manaaki – developing and living out our networks with the team, whanau and hapori

End-to-end executive administrative support – taking initiative to coordinate and proactively steady the waka to keep our mahi on track

Governance support – providing exceptional secretariat support to our Investment and other relevant boards

Ko nga wheako ou | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you'll know whether you're the right person, and whether now is the right time for you.

Your high-level experience and professional expertise in

executive assistance

is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngati Toa.

Of course, you'll be well practiced with / in

Diary management and correspondence

Governance administrative preparation

Working in a Maori environment and supporting kaupapa Maori

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people.

The Runanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities.

So you'll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you :

Work / Life Balance

Modern environment with friendly team

Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities

Commitment to professional development

The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose

Excited?

We are – because we're up to

big things!

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with

Shane Metekingi

on

To apply for the role please submit your CV and cover letter.

Please indicate in your documentation whether you have an affiliation to Ngati Toa to help us get to know you.

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We're always on the look out for amazing people to join our whanau here at Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira.

For us, it's about the people and communities we serve.

Ngati Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity, and we're paddling our own waka in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngati Toa.

Piki mai ki te waka o Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira e kokiri nei i te iwi o Ngati Toa ki pae tawhiti.

Join us!

Address : A Block, Whitireia Campus, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua, Wellington,

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