Band 2B

Range $64,748 - $87,600

• Be part of an exceptional human rights organisation making a difference for all New Zealanders
• Permanent, Part-time (20 hours per week)
• Wellington office based

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

The Human Rights Commission is looking for a very special all-rounder, to be responsible for providing high-quality and responsive general administrative and IT support to staff and visitors in our Wellington office.

The role ensures the efficient and smooth running of the office, with our kaimahi and Commissioners well supported.

The role supports kaimahi with general office administrative processes and basic IT issues. The role is also responsible for welcoming and onboarding new staff, coordinating office maintenance, supporting meetings and events, assisting with travel arrangements, carrying out our wellbeing, health & safety checks and providing manaakitanga for our guests.

This role is part of the Hiranga Tōpū team (Organisation Services) working collaboratively to deliver excellent, people-centred, and joined-up services founded on manaakitanga across the three functions of Pūmanawa Tangata (People & Culture), Pūtea (Finance) and Hoahoa Ratonga (Organisation Support Services).

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate is committed to quality service delivery, quick thinking, forward planning, is proactive, and always ensures that their tasks are completed to a high standard. You will be able to juggle competing demands and multi-task in a busy environment, communicate well, enjoy a variety of tasks and can positively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• At least 2 years of office logistical support experience, or similar
• Experience in secretarial support (e.g. minute taking and organising formal meetings)
• Strong time-management skills and initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems
• A sound understanding of Information Technology, troubleshooting office IT equipment and Information Management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong, proactive written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to being part of a Tiriti-based organisation
• A willingness to be flexible and pitch in where needed
• The understanding that this role requires being in the office

Ngā whaipainga o te mahi kei te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Benefits of working at the Human Rights Commission

• Generous leave package of five (5) weeks Annual Leave + an additional suite of leave, (Commission Days, Cultural Leave, Sick leave) – pro-rated for part-time
• Working in a Tiriti Based Organisation
• While this role is 100% office-based, we can offer flexible hours (where practicable)
• Enhanced (above legislation) Parental Leave provisions

Te Whakauruuru me te Kanorautanga | Inclusion & Diversity

We are open to applicants with a broad range of relevant and lived experience as we celebrate diversity.

To build a strong and representative workforce, we actively seek applications from people across our communities for the disabled, people with diverse ethnic, cultural, religious backgrounds and from the rainbow communities.

Please let us know, if any of our processes pose a barrier for you, or you require any support that would facilitate your participation in the application process.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form and be sure to include the following documents with your application:

• a cover letter
• a copy of your curriculum vitae

Please include in your covering letter, what interests you about the role, your values and why a part-time role specifically is of interest.

Please contact the People and Culture Team at the Human Rights Commission, if you have any questions (peopleandculture@tikatangata.org.nz).

Please note we will require two references if you are the preferred candidate.

To view the role description, please click here 

Applications close 5pm, Friday, 31 October 2025

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa | New Zealand and be able to satisfy pre-employment checks.

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