Kaitohutohu Tūpuna Maunga

We have two exciting opportunities available
- Support co-governance decision makers
- Great career development

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e nga kārangatanga o te motu, Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa. E ngā pītau whakarei o ngā mātā waka, e mihi, e tangi ana kia koutou kua tangohia e te ringa kaha o aitua. Kei ngā whetū nui i te rangi, mau tonu, mau tonu, whatungarongaro kite pō. Anei te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, E rapu ana ki uta, e rapu ana ki tai, e rapu ana mo tētahi tāngata toki, o roto i tēnei tūranga o te Kaitohutohu Mana Whakahāere. Inā ko koe te tangata hei kapo I te tūranga nei - Kōkiri mai Tono mai.

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

We now have two positions available to join Te Tauihu Waka Tairanga Whenua / the Co-governance team.
Te Tauihu supports several independent co-governance entities, including the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority, Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara (formerly the Parakai Recreation Reserve Board) and the Ōrākei Reserves Board. Te Tauihu provides governance advice to support the co-governance entities in a way that incorporates a mana whenua worldview, and which reflects the bespoke statutory frameworks of the entities. Te Tauihu sees itself as a guardian of the visions of these co-governance entities and responsible for enhancing the Treaty of Waitangi-based partnerships that underpin the entities.

Te Tauihu is also responsible for developing a co-governance ‘centre of excellence’ at Auckland Council by designing best practice policies and guidelines that reflect the mana whenua world view and influencing the establishment of future co-governance entities.

You will support Te Tauihu in carrying out work for the co-governance entities. Alongside operational management, you will help create a positive relationship with mana whenua connected with the co-governance entities and has a key focus to ensure that their world view is reflected in the activities and policies of the co-governance entities. One role is focused on offering governance support for the Tῡpuna Maunga Authority, including some policy and administrative support. The other role provides half of its time towards governance support to other co-governance arrangements and the other half to supporting special operational projects for such co-governance arrangements.

To read full position description for Kaitohutohu Tūpuna Maunga click here

or the position of Kaitohutohu Co-governance Advisor click here

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You will be firmly grounded in kaupapa Māori, it is the essence of your worldview and gives meaning to your work with experience working with iwi, hapū and Māori in Auckland, experience in promoting learning of Te Reo, Tikanga and Mātauranga Māori, strong communication in Māori speaking mediums, ability to build collaborative relationships and experience with relationship management, results orientated, organised and well planned. Ideally, you will have an understanding of local or central government. A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable, but not a prerequisite. This could include Māori studies or te Reo Māori, arts, law, planning, resource management, politics, business or other relevant area.

Be the change you want to see in the world by leading and influencing better outcomes with and for Māori.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

This is a versatile role that offers a fantastic insight into mana whenua and Council co-governance and provides an unprecedented opportunity for career development and your opportunity to help shape Auckland's future and carve a unique role for yourself.

**Applications close: Thursday 23rd May 2024