We’re hiring! Project Administrator (Ake Projects Team)
Whakatāne-based | 30 hours/week | Flexible with whānau life
Love organising things (and people)? Forward thinking and passionate about Māori success? If this sounds like you — we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
Ake is on the lookout for a Project Administrator to join our Projects Team - a close-knit, passionate crew that supports Māori land trusts, incorporations, and entities to grow and develop their whenua for the benefit of their shareholders and future mokopuna.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
Organised (and can help organise others)
A step ahead, with initiative to match
Passionate about Māori success in our way - on our whenua, in our reo, through our tikanga
Keen to be part of a team that works hard, moves fast, laughs often, and gets results for our clients
What You’ll Do
You’ll be the central hub of our project delivery, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes and out front. You’ll:
Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel, and timelines
Keep project documents tidy and up to date
Help prepare reports, presentations, and client packs
Communicate with clients and stakeholders to keep everyone in the loop
Bring order and calm to busy schedules and shifting priorities
Support our Project Lead to keep momentum and deliver outcomes for Māori entities
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a doer, thinker, and team player who shares our kaupapa and lives into our Ake values. Ideally you’ll have:
Experience in admin, project coordination or similar
Awesome organisation and time management skills
The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
Confidence with tools like Microsoft 365 and Project Management tools, or be a super quick learner
A natural instinct for anticipating needs and getting things done
A deep interest in Māori economic development
A real commitment to Māori success and whānau-centred development
A love of mahi that matters - and maybe a bit of a thing for kai and kōrero too
💛 Why Ake?
At Ake, our kaupapa is guided by our whakataukī:
“Te Whakaoho i te Pito Mata – Unlocking Potential.”
We’re a modern Māori-led Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory firm with deep roots in te ao Māori and a forward-looking vision. We work alongside Māori entities to grow their financial capability, build sustainable futures, and support intergenerational wellbeing.
Within our Projects Team, we focus on supporting Māori clients to increase productivity, enhance resilience, and navigate the challenges of climate change and economic transformation - all while staying true to their values and aspirations.
We also look after our own. You’ll find a workplace that values whānau time, professional growth, cultural integrity, and wellbeing. Flexibility and balance are built into how we work.
📩 How to Apply
If this role sounds like your vibe and your values, we’d love to kōrero. Applications close 13th July 2025 with interviews taking place in Whakatāne on 17 July 2025.
Send your CV + a short cover letter to:
kiaora@akeaccounting.co.nz
Or email us if you have pātai or want to learn more about the role.