Support kaupapa Māori initiatives across multiple business functions
A varied coordination role across projects, operations, and digital support
A 12-month fixed term onsite role based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation: Te Matatini is a kaupapa Māori organisation that celebrates and showcases kapa haka excellence in Aotearoa and throughout the world. Through the delivery of high‑quality programmes, events and initiatives, Te Matatini celebrates and strengthens Māori identity, culture and creativity.
Best known for delivering Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival, the pinnacle kapa kaka event, the organisation also plays a broader leadership role in supporting Māori wellbeing, community connection and cultural expression across Aotearoa and to the world.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role This is a highly varied coordination role supporting the smooth delivery of Shared Services across Te Matatini.
You will:
Support Policy, Digital & IT, Communications, Finance, and HR
Coordinate projects, reporting, and documentation
Provide day-to-day operational support
The role suits someone highly organised, adaptable, and digitally confident, who enjoys variety and is comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities within a busy environment.
Mōu | About You
The successful candidate will bring:
Experience in an administration or project coordination roles
Strong organisational and project coordination capability
Confidence using Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and digital systems
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Capabilities in managing competing priorities
The ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams
They will also bring:
Comfort working in a kaupapa Māori environment
An understanding of, and appreciation for, te ao Māori
Respect for tikanga and Māori values
Why join Te Matatini
Contribute to meaningful kaupapa Māori work
Gain exposure across multiple business functions
Work in a collaborative and culturally grounded environment
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
Applications close midnight Wednesday 10th June 2026
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 029 446 3770 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.
We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.
A place 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!