Project Administrator - Engagement & Wellbeing

Job Description

1 x position

Fixed Term (November 2026 – December 2027)

Full time FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week)

Based in our Hamilton or Wellington tari (office)

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.

Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We're looking for an organised and proactive Project Administrator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of initiatives that enhance engagement and wellbeing across Te Kura.

The Project Administrator is responsible for providing confidential, comprehensive and proactive coordination and administrative support to ensure the smooth execution of assigned programme and/or project related workstreams within Ākonga Hauora. This role involves coordinating and supporting programme and project activities, maintaining accurate records and filing systems, tracking and reporting on progress to help ensure that all deliverables are met and delivered on time.

Working closely with the National Lead At-Risk, Project Managers, and wider Ākonga Hauora team, you will enable effective communication, collaboration, and planning. Your contribution will assist in driving successful outcomes across the Engagement and Wellbeing Programme and support initiatives within Te Kura, to make a real difference to people's experiences and wellbeing.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We're looking for someone who is collaborative, organised, and a strong communicator. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A demonstrated ability to hold a high level of professionalism and discretion and maintain confidentiality around sensitive information.

• A positive, team-focused attitude, with experience coordinating projects, managing competing priorities, and keeping multiple Projects on track.

• Solid time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care

• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging

• Tika — acting fairly and honestly

• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange). If you still have any additional questions, please contact Rebecca Early, National Lead – At Risk Gateway Programmes, Ākonga Hauora on Rebecca.Early@tekura.school.nz

For any issues with the application process, please contact jobs@tekura.school.nz.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 November 2026