Coordinator, Governance and Corporate

Our Office of the Deputy Secretary, Governance and Corporate team is looking for a Kaituitui | Coordinator . This role provides essential coordination and administrative support to enable the effective delivery of the Governance and Corporate Puni work programme.

The Governance and Corporate Puni promotes high quality decision making, integrity, resource allocation, and risk management. It connects Ministers and the Ministry, monitors statutory entities, and drives consistent Crown practice in Treaty settlement commitments. It also supports the effective operation of core corporate functions, including finance, property and procurement, people, capability, and culture, and legal services.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

The Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination and administrative support to the Office of the Deputy Secretary, including diary management, meeting scheduling, logistics and travel coordination, ensuring work runs smoothly. You’ll also support the Business Manager, stepping in when needed to maintain continuity across the team.

Working across the Governance and Corporate Puni leadership team, the role keeps information flowing, coordinates document processes, tracks deadlines and key actions, and supports small-scale projects, to contribute to effective workflow of the Puni.

The likely appointment range is $60,032 - $80,042 based on skills and experience. This will be pro-rated for the period of the fixed term.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience in a similar administrative or coordination role.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and planning skills.
• Be able to prioritise your workload, successfully organise work, meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Understand project management processes and practices.
• Have a high degree of computer literacy, including intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have an understanding of the machinery of Government.
• An understanding of the importance of te reo Māori in te ao Māori and are comfortable in an environment where te reo Māori is spoken and tikanga is observed.

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, and te reo Māori proficiency

• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo Māori training
• Kaimahi development and career options

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Find out more about Our Story

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.

Tono mai | Apply Now!

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 7 Pipiri 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both.

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Job Details

Reference #

17634

Posted on

29 May 2026

Closes on

07 Jun 2026 23:55

Location(s)

Wellington

Expertise

Administration, Advisor

Job level(s)

Administrator

Work type(s)

Fixed term full-time