Kai Tohutohu (EA/Events)
The Salvation Army
About the Business:
The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865. We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Army has over 2,000 officers and employees in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer.
About the Role:
The primary function of the Office & Events Manager is to provide administrative and event management support to the Tumu Whakarae (TW) the Rūnanga, and Te Tai Hono (Māori Leadership Team)
What will your responsibilities be:
- To provide personal assistant services to the Tumu Whakarae (TW)
- To provide high-level administrative support to the Rūnanga and the wider Tai Hono Leadership Team (TTH) i.e.oversight of travel bookings and departmental financial accounts
- Oversight of Tumu Whakarae and Te Tai Hono (Formerly Māori Ministries leadership team) (Receipt Accountable responsibilities)
- Event support on behalf of te Tumu Whakarae and Te Tai Hono
- Ensure communication is translated accurately in emails and various other communications internally and externally.
- Advise on and communicate with iwi, Hapū, and other groups where tikanga is used to ensure protocols are respected and followed.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to prioritise work-flow appropriately
- Ability to speak write and listen to Te Reo Māori
- Knowledge of tikanga
- Timely communication and logistics management
- A strong commitment to delivering excellent Manaakitanga and building healthy working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to communicate and build a sense of whanaungatanga with external partners
- Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading and writing abilities are essential, as is an eye for detail evidenced in accuracy and style consistency
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality.
Our offer to you:
- Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
- Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
- TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
- Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
- Subsidised flu vaccinations
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This role is permanent/part-time and hours worked will be 25 per week.
The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $40 and $45
We look forward to receiving your application
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
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