Pou Tikanga

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, including key towns Whaingaroa, Raahui Pookeka, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Te Puuaha o Waikato and Pookeno.

Our Head Office has a friendly and supportive working environment, with a culture committed to employee health and wellbeing. Situated in Ngaaruawaahia, in the heart of the Waikato, we are close to many sites of economic, historical and cultural significance. We value our relationships with Maaori stakeholders and with iwi, hapuu and whaanau within our communities.

The Waikato District and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.

**About this role**:
We have an opportunity for a Pou Tikanga - Principal Tikanga Adviser to join our Maaori Partnerships Team. This role will be responsible for the facilitation of formalities and the provision of guidance on policies and practices, in relation to tikanga Maaori.

**What I do?**

You will work alongside the Maaori Partnerships Team to plan and lead formal events where tikanga expertise is required, to advocate for Maaori clients and to support the advancement of inter-iwi relationships.

You will add value to the organisation by nurturing a culturally responsive environment through the implementation of initiatives which build cultural capability and appreciation for all staff.

You will work closely with key stakeholders to advise on tikanga and historical knowledge, to support the building of mutually beneficial relationships and to improve outcomes for Maaori.

**What I bring?**
- He matatau ki Te Reo me oona Tikanga.
- E aahei ana te tuku i ngaa koorero oopaki, koorero ookawa hoki, ki ngaa waahi huhua.
- E moohio ana ki ngaa koorero tuku iho, me ngaa koorero hiitori moo te takiwaa o Waikato.
- He puukenga whakawhiti koorero, maa te reo aa waha, maa te reo tuhi hoki.
- He tangata marae, he moohio ki ngaa tikanga o te manaakitanga.
- Ka whai hononga ki ngaa whaanau me ngaa haapori Maaori o te takiwaa.
- He huumaarie, he ngaakaunui ki ngaa maataapono o Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato.

**Why join our team?**

We value the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and welcome applicants who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and helping to bring these to life. We support our kaimahi to build relationships and to engage effectively with our communities. Our applicants should be committed to working together across Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato, to achieve common goals and to make a difference.

**Additional Information**

Location: Ngaaruawaahia

Hours of work: 30 Hours per week

**Application Closing Date: Friday, 30th August at 11:55pm.**
- Reference #
- 29783
- Posted on
- 03 Sep 2024
- Closes on
- 13 Sep 2024 23:55
- Location(s)
- Ngaaruawaahia
- Expertise
- Consulting & Strategy
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time