Senior Advisor Māori Quality Assurance and Qualifications

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Workforce Development Council Full time
Senior Advisor Māori Quality Assurance and Qualifications

Workplace Training & Assessment (Education & Training)

Muka Tangata ) is the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector – we work on ways to enhance vocational education and training to meet industry needs. We are a new organisation whose goal is to ensure the workforce of Aotearoa has the skills it needs for the world of work today, and for the future. We are a Tiriti o Waitangi grounded organisation – we seek to embed and honour it across all the work we do. More information about the role of Workforce Development Councils can be found at

Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa.
Let us work together for the benefit of everyone.

Te āhua o Te Tūrunga – The nature of the position

We are looking for a subject matter expert who will work across our teams of Quality Assurance and Qualifications with a particular focus on incorporating an equity and te ao Māori perspective into all aspects of our work. Reporting directly to the GM Quals and Standards and the GM Quality Assurance you will be a trusted advisor, providing technical leadership and strategic advice across the two groups.

As our Senior Advisor Māori Quality Assurance and Qualifications, you'll play a critical role in shaping and delivering all parts of our work programme. This will include the following:

Joint Quality Assurance and Qualifications

  • Lead and advise on engagement specifically with iwi and Māori organisations within and beyond the food and fibre sector to honour Te Tiriti of Waitangi and ensure that te ao Māori, Mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori are incorporated into the work of Muka Tangata and that the aspirations of Māori within the food and fibre sector are clearly determined, acknowledged and addressed.
  • Lead the embedding of a te ao Māori perspective into the Quality Assurance and Enhancement and Qualifications and Standards teams' work programmes that support ākonga Māori success.
  • Lead and collaborate across Muka Tangata teams to support Quality Assurance and Enhancement and Qualifications and Standards team te ao Māori objectives and outputs.
  • Advise on and interpret te reo Māori matters and documents, being the source of expertise within the teams.
  • Identify, build and maintain solid, collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, in order to enhance success for Māori businesses, iwi, and communities - Utilise Mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori as tools to support Māori success.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini. My strength is not one of a single warrior but that of many.

  • Support capability building across the WDC through an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Work with Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners to co-design functions and activities and influence, engage and embed initiatives across the system.
  • Ensure that Muka Tangata's work is informed and agreed by our partners and reporting requirements are met.
  • Demonstrate how work supports Māori Crown relationships.
  • Influence positive behaviours within industries and employers to impact success for Māori in the VET system.

Ngā tino Pūkenga/Whēako – Essential skills/experiences for the role

This position provides an excellent opportunity to provide leadership and hands-on expertise in an organisation which puts equity and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the core of what we do.

Some of the skills and attributes we are looking for are:

  • Confidence and subject matter expertise in equity issues and ability to apply this expertise to quality assurance and qualification development work.
  • Ability to incorporate and provide subject matter expertise in applying a te ao Māori lens to our work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including how to make our messages accessible and engaging to diverse communities.
  • Ability to build capability and provide advice on equity and te ao Māori perspectives in working across our teams.
  • Ability to constructively work with people and groups from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, including te ao Māori.

Flexibility and willingness to get stuck in – we are a young organisation and we are growing and shaping the role we will play in the sector. Ability to innovate, challenge, collaborate and build how our groups will operate will be key.

We are a workplace that values diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that our staff honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reflect the diversity of Aotearoa and the industries and people we work to support, and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those communities who have been traditionally underserved in our sector, and from those who can bring a te ao Māori perspective to our work.

Knowledge of the vocational education system or the food and fibre sectors is an advantage though we welcome applications from those outside the sector who express a genuine interest in supporting our mission.

This position can be based in our Wellington or Auckland offices or remotely.

Te tono – How to apply

For more information, please select "Apply now" to view the position description. If you have any enquiries, email . Information about us and the role of Workforce Development Councils can be found at

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