Employment Opportunities

$59,508 to $75,252 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

The Administrative Assistant (“Assistant”) for the Director, Advocacy Division (“Director”) is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and technical support to the assigned Director and assist with a wide range of administrative support-related tasks for the team, with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administrative and Technical Support

a. Provides administrative and technical support to the Director. Research, compile and prepare correspondence, reports, documents, matrices, and charts under the direction of the Director.

b. Manages schedules and calendars of the Director. Schedules and coordinates meetings, events, and/or other similar activities using discretion and independent judgment. Screens, prioritizes and directs the Director’s visitors and telephone calls.

c. Screens, prioritizes and directs the Director’s mail and emails. Identifies mail and emails requiring response by Director and refers remainder to appropriate OHA staff for follow up. Ensures that correspondence and materials are prepared and retained in conformance with established policies and procedures.

d. Prepares and organizes materials for conferences/meetings. May attend conferences/meetings to take notes and prepare summaries or minutes.

e. Requisitions supplies, equipment, printing, maintenance, and other services for the Director’s offices.

f. Manages confidential information that may have an impact on the OHA’s operations, performance, or reputation if shared beyond its intended audience.

2. Division Office Responsibilities

a. Assists division Director in tracking projects, deadlines, work assignments, and work products of Director. On behalf of the Director, conducts inquiries and responds to inquiries pertaining to assigned work activities or projects. Upon request, assists with project planning and development. Reports status and/or problems to the Director.

b. Ensures administrative and clerical tasks performed on behalf of the Director comply with policies and procedures.

c. Provides information to others seeking information on programs and operations. Refers detailed inquiries to the appropriate team member.

d. Reviews and checks records and forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established OHA policies and procedures. Assists division Director in coordinating updates of forms and records to meet requirements under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

3. Accounting Activities

a. Assists with the division’s accounting activities. Prepares appropriate accounting request forms and documents for the division. Maintains records of expenditures.

b. Assists with the preparation of budgets and related expenditure reports. Assists with collecting and compiling statistical, financial, and other accounting information for monthly, special, and periodic reports.

c. Manages the Director’s accounting activities. Prepares purchase requisitions, payment of invoices, check requests, and reimbursement requests. Maintains records of expenditures.

d. Assists with the preparation of budgets and explanations on any budget variances. Assists with collecting and compiling statistical, financial, and other information for monthly, special, and periodic reports.

4. Records Management Responsibilities

a. Prepares and maintains the Director’s files.

b. Assists in retention and maintenance of Director’s office records. Ensures all records and documents are maintained in accordance with OHA record retention policy.

5. Assists Director with special projects.

6. This position is based on Oʻahu, with an expectation of regular, in-person attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Advocacy Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. High school diploma required

2. Three (3) years of secretarial or clerical experience with demonstrated proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic; the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; and speak and write effectively.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Office management
• Record keeping, designing, and maintaining filing system

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Administrative, clerical, and executive office support
• Project management (including planning, organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing)
• Basic budgeting procedures and financial recordkeeping
• Documentation and records management
• Creation, handling, and maintenance of sensitive and confidential information
• Basic research and data analysis
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: [email protected]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm HST

$69,600 to $88,152 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

The Compliance Advocate is responsible for assessing the policies and practices of other agencies impacting on native Hawaiians and Hawaiians to ensure the proper treatment and well-being of the Native Hawaiian Community and to intervene when necessary with legal and policy investigation, analysis, and recommended corrective actions.

The Compliance Advocate is also responsible for providing technical review of mechanisms to reach program goals and knowing, understanding, applying, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, investigating, correcting, and advocating for policies that support the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ advocacy with regard to ensuring all levels of government respect the rights owed to our ʻāina and wai as well as properly protecting Native Hawaiian traditions, customs, practices, rights, and the cultural, historical and natural resources relied upon for the exercise of such rights.

Activities include interaction with government agencies at federal, state, and county levels; promoting the participation of Native Hawaiians in review and consultation processes; and assisting in the development of advocacy positions and proposals advanced by the agency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyzes and assesses the policies and practices of other governmental agencies and private entities and evaluates the impact of those policies and practices on Native Hawaiians.

2. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Native Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state, and county resources are proportionately directed to Native Hawaiian needs.

3. Serves as a technical resource person, providing analytical support for the agency on compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community.

4. Conducts appropriate research and investigations to secure important and relevant data and materials as directed. Coordinates and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.

5. Conducts technical reviews, including editing, proofreading, and an accuracy review, of testimony, letters, and memos prepared by Compliance Enforcement Program staff, as required.

6. Provides technical and strategic advice on legislative and administrative rule-making processes related to compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community, ʻiwi kūpuna and our ʻāina and wai.

7. Communicates with the Compliance Enforcement Manager and Lead Compliance Specialist and on request with the Director of Advocacy, regarding internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may bear on strategic and operational decision making related to compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community, ʻiwi kūpuna and our ʻāina and wai.

8. Works to develop and grow relationships with Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, and organizations to build a network for acquiring information helpful in addressing emergent issues in the Native Hawaiian community.

9. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues.

10. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

11. Coordinates meetings with government officials, beneficiary groups, and stakeholders, as required. Maintains effective working relationships with legislators, executive branch officials and stakeholders.

12. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political news and developments, debates, news conferences and press releases, and other occurrences, particularly as they relate to compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community, ʻiwi kūpuna and our ʻāina and wai. Maintains a watchful stance over the political arena.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Compliance Enforcement Manager, Community Engagement Director, Chief Operating Officer and/or the Chief Executive Officer.

14. This position is based on Maui Nui, with an expectation of regular, in-person attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Compliance Enforcement Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, public policy, or in any social sciences field such as economics, health, education, political science, or social work.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting governmental and/or legislative research, planning and analysis; and other activities relating to government affairs. In addition, the work experience must have included a working knowledge of Federal, State and local governments, and their functions and structures; issues and problems relating to Native Hawaiians; programs and services for Native Hawaiians; and related areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Hawaiian culture and community structures
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and directives governing treatment of Native Hawaiians, ʻiwi kūpuna and/or our ʻāina and wai
• Legislative and rulemaking processes and effective ways to influence them
• Report Writing

2. Must have demonstrated skills and abilities to:
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with upper management, peers, contractors, government officials, and the public
• Work collaboratively with other employees
• Network and coordinate with key allies and partners
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities that encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA and beneficiary groups, public and private agencies, and the general community
• Influence others towards achieving desired outcomes
• Maintain detailed and accurate records while preparing reports
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: [email protected]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: May 22, 2026 at 4:30pm HST

$75,252 to $95,280 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

The Investment Analyst is a key investment team member responsible for supporting the oversight and performance of the Native Hawaiian Trust Fund (NHTF), which serves as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ endowment. This role provides analytical and operational support across asset classes, focusing on performance monitoring, investment research, due diligence, and reporting. The Analyst works closely with the Investment Director to ensure the NHTF investments align with OHA’s long-term growth objectives, prudent risk management, and intergenerational financial sustainability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting

a. Produce monthly and quarterly performance reports, including benchmarking against policy targets and peer comparisons.

b. Monitor investment performance and exposures across asset classes; flag anomalies or trends for further review.

c. Support internal and board-level reporting, including preparation of Investment Committee materials.

2. Manager Due Diligence and Research

a. Assist with sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring external investment managers, with an emphasis on mission-aligned strategies and long-term performance.

b. Conduct background research, quantitative analysis, and qualitative assessments for new investment opportunities.

c. Participate in manager meetings and maintain detailed due diligence notes and documentation.

3. Asset Allocation and Portfolio Analysis

a. Support modeling of strategic and tactical asset allocation scenarios, liquidity forecasts, and cash flow projections.

b. Maintain dashboards to track portfolio structure, sector weights, commitment pacing, and unfunded exposures.

c. Assist in stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk assessments.

4. Investment Operations and Governance

a. Coordinate with the custodian, investment managers, consultants, and fund administrators to support operational accuracy and data integrity.

b. Review capital calls, distributions, fee statements, and investment reconciliations.

c. Contribute to the annual audit and support investment policy updates and compliance reviews.

5. Strategic Initiatives and Research

a. Conduct thematic research on market trends, manager landscape, and best practices in endowment and foundation investing.

b. Support special projects, including benchmarking, consultant RFPs, direct real estate analysis, and investment office infrastructure improvements.

6. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Investment Director, the Chief Executive Officer, and OHA Leadership.

7. This position is based on Oʻahu, with an expectation of regular, in-person attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the Investment Director or CEO.

2. Occasional travel is required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, real estate, or a related field.

2. One (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience in investment analysis, finance, or institutional asset management (endowment, foundation, pension, or similar environment preferred).

3. Experience with investment performance reporting, market research, or financial modeling preferred.

4. CFA designation or progress toward the CFA may substitute for work experience (one (1) year per exam level passed, up to two (2) years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Investment performance reporting
• Market research
• Investment analysis
• Hawaiian culture, values, and community issues
• Hawaiian institutions, trusts, and formal and grassroots Hawaiian organizations

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Willingness to learn across a wide range of investment strategies
• Use Excel, PowerPoint, Client Relationship Management, and performance reporting systems (e.g., custodial portals, eVestment, or Solovis) software proficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills and networking abilities
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Analytical and critical thinking; able to address complex challenges effectively

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: [email protected]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

$66,876 to $84,696 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

The Policy and Records Management Officer is responsible for arranging, describing, preserving and providing access to OHA records with long-term, historical value; recommends and performs records reformatting, indexing, and delivery solutions for permanent and inactive records; and maintains record keeping systems, including a database catalog, as well as provides reference services to OHA Divisions/Programs and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Records Management
   1. Manages the OHA physical archives at on-site and off-site locations and the OHA library.
   2. Advises on the management of both public and sensitive documents and information, in both physical and electronic forms. This includes, but is not limited to:
      • BOT and Standing Committee minutes, including the timely posting to the OHA Web site.
      • Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) requests, tracking and responses, reporting record retention information to the OIP via web site, and other administrative actions.
      • Compliance with Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 487J, 487N and 487R including, monitoring, reporting, and security breach response.
   3. Applies appropriate judgment, discretion and adherence to a professional code of ethics e.g., Society of American Archivists (SAA) and Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) in all information managed.
   4. Designs, updates, maintains and ensures compliance with OHA’s general records retention schedule. This work considers audit compliance, federal and state law compliance and the operational needs of agency programs and projects.
   5. Coordinates the implementation of records storage and indexing solutions. Participates in the developing of system work sites, electronic libraries, and other information access systems.
   6. Creates, updates, and maintains inventories of active and inactive record storage areas in a physical and electronic environment. This includes, but is not limited to, definitions or record types, metadata, listing of catalogs and other components required to efficiently store, retrieve, and dispose of records, both physically and electronically.
   7. Assists OHA divisions and programs in implementing, maintaining, and performing periodic reviews to ensure records are reformatted and backed-up when appropriate e.g., digital imaging; may also prepare records for reformatting, including creation of targets, in accordance with Records Management Unit, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) guidelines.
   8. Regularly works with records custodians. Performs quality control and compliance reviews and provides formal findings, recommendations or work- around solutions to the Corporate Counsel office.
   9. Works with program staff to coordinate the scheduling of physical and electronic records disposition; recommends active and inactive records storage periods in accordance with state, local and other statutes, including collaborating with appropriate internal or external parties.
   10. Processes records according to archival principles and standards e.g., Dublin Core Metadata Initiative, Society of American Archivists (SAA), and creates finding aids and indexes for internal and external use.
   11. Preserves records by identifying endangered materials and level of conservation work needed; provides basic repair and preventive preservation for paper records. Collaborates with internal and external parties to define the historical significance of records and other materials.
   12. Designs and presents trainings on records storage, security, and management for OHA Trustees and staff.
   13. Assists with researching, planning, developing, and implementing short and long-range goals for the physical archives and records center in coordination with each division and/or program and other internal and/or external parties. This includes compliance with OHA business and work plans.
   14. Drafts policies and procedures related to records management for review by General Counsel and approval by the Administrator.
   15. Assists the Corporate Counsel’s office with contributing data for the program budget, and researching new purchases and other costs, including involvement with procurement, purchasing, and payment processes.
2. Policy Framework
   1. Maintains OHA’s Policy Framework, including policy and procedures inventory, electronic site and documents; establishes formats and communicates reminders and updated renewal schedule; and assists divisions and programs with new policies and procedures.
3. Other Technical Duties
   1. Provides reference services to internal and external audiences by providing access, finding aids, and providing instruction on the proper handling of materials appropriate to the individual researcher’s needs. This position may be required to respond in person, by phone, e-mail or fax, and may also refer researchers to other resources.
   2. Researches new technologies, automation and new software and hardware for physical archives and records center, as needed.
   3. This position is based on Oʻahu, with an expectation of regular, in-person attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by Associate General Counsel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Education. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in archives management, library science, or a related field. Master of Arts in Library or Information Science is preferred. Four (4) years of work experience in records management, to include the designing and updating records management schedules and systems, may be substituted for the specialized bachelor’s degree requirement; provided that the candidate must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in another field.
2. Work Experience. Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in archives or records management programs or projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
   • Contemporary records management and archival principles and practices
   • Rules, regulations and laws relating to archives/records center and public records
   • Descriptive cataloging principles
2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
   • Analyze and solve complex problems pertaining to archival methods and procedures;
   • Plan, organize, and carry out a broad range of technical support services relating to information systems and records management;
   • Work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment;
   • Analyze an information network and recommend changes and improvements to ensure reliable and consistent service to users;
   • Present facts clearly both orally and in writing;
   • Deal tactfully and effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives, and with the general public;
   • Review and prepare reports requiring judgment as to the nature of the problem and potential solutions; and
   • Speak simply and directly in conveying information on various technical and administrative aspects of the program.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: [email protected]

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer