Senior Historian

**Te Arawhiti The Office of M**āori Crown Relations**

Ko te tino aro a Te Arawhiti, hei whakahou, hei whakahūrokuroku, hei hangaia hoki te whakawhanaungatanga ki waenganui i te iwi Māori. Ko te whakapākehātanga mō Te Arawhiti, ‘he piriti', ā, he tohu anō hoki tēnei i te piriti kei waenganui i te iwi Māori me te Karauna, i ngā wā ō muri mai, me ngā wā kei mua tonu, me te tawhiti mai i ngā auētanga tai atu ki te whanaungatanga.

Our name, Te Arawhiti, means ‘the bridge'. This name symbolises the bridge between Māori and the Crown; the bridge between the past, the present and the future; and the journey from grievance to true Tiriti partnership.

With a busy work programme ahead, we're looking for people to come join us on this journey across a range of opportunities. This role is just one of many, so be sure to check out the other positions available.

We are a small, but dynamic and impactful organisation, so whether you want to support iwi to settle their Treaty claims, build public sector capability to engage effectively with Māori, work with other agencies to deliver for Māori or support the organisation to do great mahi, we have something for you.

Working within a small team gives you a greater opportunity to be seen, be heard and make a real difference to restoring, sustaining and building the Māori Crown relationship each and every day. You will also be developing skills and experience that are in demand right now.

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role**

The Senior Historian is a key part of the historian team, contributing to our team's direction, developing junior team members, providing quality assurance, and giving advice and support across the office. Typically, you will lead the development of historical redress for several Treaty settlement negotiations.

You may also engage in Tribunal inquiries, or support other agencies to do so, and contribute to building public sector capability through workshops on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa New Zealand History.

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in the role, you will:

- Demonstrate significant knowledge and experience of Treaty analysis
- Have extensive experience conducting historical research
- Be comfortable engaging with hapū and iwi Māori
- Be committed to coaching and mentoring junior team members and contributing to the direction of the team
- Bring an understanding of, and commitment to continued learning about tikanga and te reo Māori
- Have a good understanding of the machinery of government and working in the public sector

**Mō te tīma/About our Team**

The Historian team works across Treaty settlement negotiations, Whāinga Amorangi capability building, and Crown engagement in Waitangi Tribunal Inquiries. We're a fun and supportive team, united by a strong sense of curiosity and a commitment to the Māori Crown relationship.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu**/**Why you will enjoy working here**
- Interesting and varied work
- Supportive team environment
- Flexible working options
- Contribute to resetting, rebuilding and sustaining the Māori-Crown relationship

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $100,221 and $130,876 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply