Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi/ About the role An exciting opportunity has opened up to join our Taranaki ‘Branching Out; Food and Fibre Value Chain Project’ team as a Project Administrator, contributing to the growth of the food and fibre sector in the region.

This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, 16 hours per week.

The Project Administrator will assist the Project Manager in implementing Phase 2 of ‘Branching Out’, ensuring smooth execution of project activities, and maintaining momentum.

This role includes administrative support, progress monitoring, research and data management, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include assisting with project timelines, resources, and activities; supporting research; maintaining databases; stakeholder coordination; event organisation; expense processing and budget tracking; and report preparation.

The right candidate will be pro-active, methodical, and a critical thinker with an eye for detail.

An organisational superstar with solid admin experience, you will be task-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced project environment.

Mō mātou/About us As the regional development agency for Taranaki, Te Puna Umanga, Venture Taranaki are working to build a thriving Taranaki economy that supports the growth and prosperity of our region’s people and environment alongside our economy.

We support local entrepreneurship and enterprises to grow, promote our region and attract visitation, talent and investment, and help to develop and establish our sectors.

We achieve this through sectoral support initiatives, business growth services, regional promotions, and strategic projects and planning, working across the organisation, and with our numerous partners and stakeholders to deliver on our regional strategy and vision Tapuae Roa, and Taranaki 2050.

Based in the heart of Ngāmotu New Plymouth, our team of around 28 people work with stakeholders across a wide range of industries and sectors, local and national government, community groups, iwi, and individual enterprises.

With a strong and inclusive culture, we offer a modern, open working environment, and investment in your growth and development.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako/ Skills and experience Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience in project coordination or support.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to relate to people across all levels and sectors.

Strong research and data management skills, with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis.

Proficiency in using project management and office software tools.

Ability to work well as part of a small and agile team.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.

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