Operations & Site Development Administrator

Nau mai ki Te Puia 

Te ūkaipō o te whare pūmau i ngā taonga tuku iho 

Tomo mai ki te whare i whakaarahia i roto i te pā tūwatawata o ngā tūmanako. 

Mō mātou | About us: 

Te Puia is one of New Zealand’s most iconic visitor experiences, set within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and home to the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, bubbling mud pools, native kiwi, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. 

As an iwi-owned organisation, we are proud to share our culture, our people, and our whenua with manuhiri from Aotearoa and around the world. For generations, Te Puia NZMACI has upheld and protected Māori arts, culture, and storytelling, and we continue to carry that legacy with pride. 

Mō te tūnga | About the role: 

We are looking for an organised and proactive Operations & Site Development Administrator to provide support to our General Manager – Operations & Site Development and help keep the wider department running smoothly. 

This is a varied coordination role where you’ll support meetings, documentation, action tracking, records, projects, budgets and general department administration. 

You’ll work closely with the GM and department managers across Operations, Retail, Food & Beverage, I.T, Kiwi Conservation and other key areas, helping to keep information accurate, actions moving, and communication clear across a busy 7-day operation. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring: 

• Previous experience in administration, executive support, coordination, or a similar role 

• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow tasks through 

• Good attention to detail and confidence preparing documents, minutes, spreadsheets and communications 

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and other digital systems 

• A practical, proactive approach, with the confidence to ask questions, follow up and keep things moving 

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well with managers, kaimahi, contractors and external stakeholders 

• A reliable, discreet and trustworthy approach, especially when handling confidential information 

• A commitment to Te Puia values, manaakitanga, and a willingness to engage with te ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori 

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you: 

• Training and development opportunities  

• The chance to work in one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism and cultural experiences  

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including EAP support  

• Enjoy a free lunch once a week, along with other exclusive food offerings 

• The opportunity to contribute to a legacy of culture, manaakitanga, and tourism excellence 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

If this sounds like you, apply online today with a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit, along with an up-to-date CV.

Please only apply if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Preferred applicants will need to complete pre-employment checks, including a Ministry of Justice check and drug testing. 

We may begin interviewing strong candidates as applications are received, so please don’t wait until the advert closes. 

For more information about Te Puia, visit www.tepuia.com

Apply online now – we’d love to hear from you.