Administration Assistant

You must have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Visa support cannot be provided for this role.

Hōhepa is a disability support service in Hawke’s Bay for people with intellectual disabilities. These people are full of life, and you’ll be helping them reach their potential by ensuring our services run smoothly and effectively.

E pā ana ki a tātou | About us

Hōhepa is an organisation that supports those with intellectual disabilities, working closely with a range of organisations to enable our people to achieve the best quality of life. We work out of Anthroposophical principles of inclusive social development (Dr. Rudolf Steiner). We are a uniquely New Zealand organisation, founded in Hawke’s Bay in 1957 – come join our community!

We’re open to flexibility for the right person – whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time hours, let’s have a chat! Our ideal candidate will have proven administration experience, patience, maturity, and the ability to hit the ground running. You will be based at our Poraiti site – a busy environment where communication and organisation are key. Given the nature of this type of work, there may be a need for some evening work. This will be discussed with you if you are the successful candidate.

You’ll provide operational support to the Service Manager and help keep everything running behind the scenes. This is a varied role where you’ll juggle scheduling, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating schedules and planning
• Organising and filing documents
• Communicating effectively across teams
  

The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Working at Hōhepa means more than just a job – you’ll enjoy:

• Wellbeing perks: Discounted gym membership and savings at local businesses like Mitre 10 Napier
• Exclusive Hōhepa products: Special prices on our handcrafted goods – from dairy to woodwork and candles
• Community and purpose: Be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day

Why work for Hōhepa?

At Hōhepa, we value our staff. We understand that our people want to grow and develop in their careers. Our work environment is supportive, with access to a range of training programmes. We are committed to our employees and proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. We are committed to continuous learning and supporting career pathways within our organisation and the wider disability sector.

What you need to know:

• The 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay.
• Please submit your application in English without the use of AI or translation tools.