Job Description

About Us

InsideOUT Kōaro is a national organisation dedicated to ensuring rainbow (LGBTTQIA+) and takatāpui young people experience safety, belonging , and the freedom to thrive in Aotearoa | New Zealand. We deliver training, advocacy, and support nationwide to create positive change.

The opportunity:

The Office Manager / Executive Assistant provides high-level executive, administrative, and operational support to the Chief Executive and senior leadership, while ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day functioning of the organisation.

This is a central, trusted role within InsideOUT Kōaro, connecting leadership, operations, and organisational systems. The Office Manager / Executive Assistant plays a key part in enabling the organisation to operate effectively, deliver on its strategy, and uphold its values, supporting governance processes, and improving efficiency across teams. The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to enhance organisational effectiveness and executive productivity.

What you’ll bring:

  • Proactive, highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Systems-thinking and process improvement mindset
  • Digitally capable and confident with organisational tools and systems
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and values-driven

What we offer:

  • Permanent role, 32 hours per week,  based in Te Whanganui-ā-Tara | Wellington.

  • A purpose driven workplace connected to our values of rangatahitangi,, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and rangatiratanga.
  • A strong commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • A Wellbeing programme including:
    • 5 Days of Wellbeing leave
    • Quarterly wellbeing allowance
    • EAP and professional supervision or coaching

InsideOUT is an inclusive employer and we value diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and especially encourage LGBTIQA+/rainbow community members, Māori, Pacific peoples, and others whose voices are often underrepresented in leadership.

Organisation

InsideOUT Kōaro

Job Summary

The grease on our rainbow wheels

Salary

$73,220 - $83,220 Salary/ $58,576 – $66,576 pro rata 0.8FTE

How to apply

To view the Position Description and Application Form visit:
https://insideout.org.nz/seeking-office-manager-ea/

Applications should include:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Applications close: 10pm, Sunday 28 June 2026

Email hello@insideout.org.nz with any queries. 

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities

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