Pou Ahurea Maori

Rere ngātahi, rere tapatahi, rere tai arapuke. Flow together, flow with integrity, flow to meet the swell (challenge)._

Our values here at Masterton District Council are our professional compass - steering us towards positive, empathetic interactions with our colleagues and the public. They give us the tools to use when faced with difficult situations or decisions, so we enhance our own mana and that of others.

Why work in Masterton? Well, we can’t tell if it’s the Pae Maunga (Tararua Ranges) that impress our view. Maybe it’s the award-winning parks that provide acres of greenspace right in the heart of town (or the life-style blocks just out of town), or maybe it’s the range of cafes and shops in our town centre? We have loads of events and activities happening throughout the year, there’s just so much to see and do. So, what’s stopping you from joining Masterton District Council today?

**He angitūtanga | The opportunity**:
The Pou Ahurea Māori/Iwi Partnership Manager role sits on the Strategic Leadership team and provides strategic advice and guidance on matters that may affect Māori (including any wider cultural impacts) of the work and services provided by council.

Also consists of but not limited to:

- Work with iwi, hapū, marae and hapori Māori to ensure that they have opportunities to contribute to local government decision-making processes.
- Facilitate opportunities for iwi, hapū, marae and hapori Māori to be involved in projects that have a significant impact on the Masterton district.
- To work closely with the Council Kaumatua in supporting the integration of tangata whenua values, culture and language into the business of Council.
- Play a key role as part of the Strategic leadership Team providing advice and supporting key decision making.
- To improve Councils effectiveness and responsiveness to working in partnership with both Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Wairarapa - the two Wairarapa Rūnanga, the two Wairarapa Post Treaty Settlement Governance entities, Hapū, Marae, and Hapori Māori.
- To provide leadership in the development, review and implementation of key Council-Iwi partnership documents (e.g. Memorandum of Partnerships) with the rūnanga and Post Treaty Settlement Entities.
- To work closely with the Council Kaumatua to provide advice on te reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, and other customary cultural practices to Council elected members and staff.
- To ensure that agreed projects are implemented and delivered in a manner that supports Council’s strategic direction, and
- To communicate effectively with elected members, iwi, hapū, and hapori Māori, key stakeholders and the wider community.
- Further information about the role and Council can be found by downloading the position description or by contacting the People, Culture and Technology Manager Ben Jessep on 06 370 6300._

**He kōrero mōu | About you**:

- A relevant qualification, or the equivalent significant experience in te reo Māori and Tikanga Māori.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**:
At MDC we look after our people. Benefits for Council staff include:

- Five weeks’ annual leave
- Flexible working options
- Subsidised Medical insurance
- Developmental opportunities
- An active social club

You will know that you are making a positive contribution to our amazing community

**Applying**:

- Ngā Whanonga Pono o Tēnei Kaunihera - Masterton District Council is actively investing in our work with treaty partnerships, our community, and our people._