Job Description

• Marae Coordinator - Taurima
• Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
• From $77,000 per annum, based on skills and experience

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

'Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri'.

We are seeking a Taurima to support the operational and cultural life of Ngā Marae e Rua—Waipapa Marae and Ngā Tauira Marae.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how to hold the mana of a marae while ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. You will work across both marae, supporting their use as cultural spaces, community hubs, and venues for University and external kaupapa.

You will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day marae operations, supporting pōwhiri and formal occasions, and ensuring tikanga is upheld consistently across all activity. Alongside this, you will manage logistics, bookings, and relationships with manuhiri, tauira, kaimahi, and community stakeholders.

Working within the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, you will also contribute to initiatives that support the promotion of tikanga and mātauranga Māori across the University.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), on a permanent contract. The starting salary range is from $77,000 per annum, based on skills and experience. For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description. This role is a on-site position.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About us

We are grounded in our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori staff and students. Our marae are central to this commitment—serving as places of connection, identity, learning, and community.

About you | He kōrero mōu

This role is suited to someone with strong grounding in te ao Māori who is equally comfortable working in a practical, organised, and operational environment.

You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori and confidence in te reo Māori
• Proven experience working with Māori communities and building trusted relationships
• The ability to organise and deliver kaupapa from planning through to execution
• Strong administrative and coordination skills, with attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work across two marae locations
• Confidence to work independently and exercise sound judgement

This is not an entry-level position. You will bring maturity, life experience, and the ability to operate with responsibility in a culturally significant environment

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

You will be part of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, working alongside a team committed to advancing Māori success across the University.

You will also engage closely with Māori staff, tauira, and community networks that contribute to the life of Ngā Marae e Rua.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work-life balance through.

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum (pro-rated)
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• 37.5 hours working week
• Additional parental leave payments
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

Staff benefits – University of Auckland

We offer an excellent array of benefits and services ranging from Early Childhood Education through to competitive rates at the Recreation Centre.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Friday 8th May and include a CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

Should we meet you for an interview, your whānau and support people are welcome to join you, and we welcome you to contact us to discuss any reasonable accommodations we can make throughout the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Trent Dallas – [email protected]

While we are happy to answer questions by email, we ask that applications are submitted online.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz