Manager Maori Strategy – Pou Matua Rautaki Maori
2 weeks ago
Work across teams at Porirua City to deliver engagement strategies with mana whenua and mtwaka.
Foster enduring relationships with mana whenua iwi authorities, hap and whnau members.
Lead consultation on the social, environmental and economic aspirations for the future of Porirua.
Help bring to life the vision for Porirua City as a great place to work, live and play.
Porirua City is seeking applicants for the position of Pou Matua Rautaki Mori, Manager Mori Strategy.
This is a highly influential tier 3 role reporting to the General Manager Community and Partnerships.
We are seeking a leader with vision and passion for te ao Mori who understands local government processes and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have proven ability to scope the needs and capacity of large organisations to build internal capacity for effective delivery of kaupapa Mori outcomes.
Porirua City is undergoing unprecedented growth in social and private housing, requiring skilled facilitation and negotiation with central government agencies and private developers to create beneficial outcomes for Porirua businesses and communities.
Alongside this work, our teams are heavily engaged in environmental wellbeing initiatives, with a major focus on harbour health, community regeneration and infrastructure improvements.
Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira is a key partner in all of these areas of growth and regeneration.
As the Manager Mori Strategy, you will have experience working in a senior leadership role and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You will be methodical yet capable of pivoting when needed to adapt to change.
Your work will involve scoping internal resourcing requirements to build a team to deliver on priority work programmes with specific consideration for the effective delivery of kaupapa Mori outcomes.
Networks and local knowledge of Porirua will be an advantage, but whakapapa links to Ngti Toa Rangatira iwi or hap from Porirua are not essential for this position.
Key responsibilities: Deliver the Council's strategic priorities Deliver on the Maungaroa 2050 strategy and activity plan.
Partner with Ngti Toa Rangatira in all we do Develop and implement Council's Mori strategy and work programme.
Provide expert cultural advice to the Executive Leadership Team, managers and staff at all levels within Council.
Prepare and present reports to the Executive Leadership Team, Councillors, Council and Council committees.
This position will include the management of direct reports in time.
All about you: We are looking for a politically savvy manager who has significant experience in the delivery of programmes to communities; including consultation and engagement expertise with Ngti Toa Rangatira and local Mori mtwaka groups.
You will be extremely adept at working in partnership with individuals, communities and government departments to deliver Council's Mori strategy and work programme.
Ideally you will have senior advisor or management experience in local government or central government.
You'll be energetic and organised with an analytical mind.
Your interpersonal skills will influence and engage others.
Your strong relationship skills will enable you to work collaboratively across Council and with our broader strategic partners.
You'll need to show us that you have: Competency with te reo me n tikanga Mori Understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Experience in the design, development and implementation of strategies, initiatives and programmes within a treaty partnership setting Significant experience in the delivery of programmes to communities Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Advanced report writing and presentation skills This is the kind of opportunity that might only come along once in a career.
It could be a complete game-changer for you; you'll be helping to shape the direction of Porirua's growth for generations to come, and with your energy and drive you could do great things.
If you need more information, please call Reuben Friend, General Manager Community and Partnerships on 0274 798072 or 04 2371510.
Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we'll do our best to get you sorted.
You will need to apply via our careers centre: http://www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.
Applications close on Sunday 2 March 2025.
We are kaitiaki of Porirua and work together to protect the city, keep it working and help it grow.
And we love our mahi.
You can be part of our place by working here Join us, and contribute to the exciting future of our vibrant city.
Kia kaha e hoa mā It's our people that make this such a great place to work.
He aha te mea nui? He tāngata.
He tāngata.
He tāngata.
You'll meet a welcoming and diverse team who are proud to work for our city and share a common goal to make a difference here for our community.
We want everyone to feel welcome, whether they're visiting, living or working here.
Our three behaviours guide all Council kaimahi in their day-to-day work – we look for ways to do things better, use our skills to get things done, and work together to make a difference.
Porirua City supports an inclusive environment and is a member of Diversity Works.
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