Pou Tangata

POSITION: Pou Tangata
HOURS OF WORK: 27.4
TERM: Fixed-term 2028
SALARY: $61,231 Pro Rata

The Pou Whirinaki – Services to Māori team are looking for an experienced administrator. Pou Whirinaki is a team at Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley (CLWHV) that is dedicated to providing legal services to Māori. We are looking for an experienced worker with the right skills to provide administrative support to the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for data entry, administrative support and assisting with phone and email enquiries. This includes making appointments, organising meetings and other administrative duties. You will also be responsible for providing legal information and referrals to Māori clients in the Wellington, Porirua and Hutt Valley areas.

We are looking for someone who is:

– Passionate about working with Māori and providing pathways for better outcomes.
– Dedicated to improving access to justice for Māori and for whānau, hapū and Iwi
– Well imbedded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
– Confident in their ability to work independently out in the community
– Able to build and maintain relationships with Māori, Māori service providers and Māori community groups
– Able to demonstrate the use of Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori in their work
– Has proven experience in administrative roles or has held a previous role in a similar field
– Confident in working with people to determine the right path forward.
– Has experience in advocating for people in a range of different situations, including government agencies
– Able to drive and holds a minimum of a Restricted Driver License

In return, Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley offers flexible and supportive working conditions, a strong collective employment agreement, generous leave entitlements and great colleagues.

Please click here for the full job description for the role.
If you are interested, please send through your C.V and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to recruitment@wclc.org.nz
Applications for this role close on 5 April 2026