Kaitohu Matua

**The role**

The role of the Kaitohu Matua is to engage and work alongside the Pou Ahurea and Group Manager Community Services and Facilities to provide practical support and guidance to Council on how it enacts Te Tiriti of Waitangi and its principles. The position sits within Te Pou Mataaho; the Iwi Māori Partnerships and Capability Team, and supports the four pou identified in Te Rautaki Tikaka Rua | Bicultural Strategy. The pou are Kā Mahi, He Takata, Kā Honoka and He Huarahi Hou.

Te Pou Mataaho is a small team that sit within our Community Services and Facilities Group and reports directly to the Group Manager Community Services and Facilities.

This position has no staff responsibilities, however will act as a mentor to the Kaitohu position which also sits within Te Pou Mataaho.

**About Selwyn**

Selwyn is the fastest-growing district in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow. An enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

**About you**

Are you a pā kid? The one at the pā who holds the hapū kōrero; the one who leads the waiata, who supports the pai tāne and pai wāhine; the one who's in the wharekai hosting our manuhiri, looking after our people?

Are you a reo Māori speaker and are you active in your whānau, hapū and Iwi?

Are you interested in advocating for Iwi and for helping to lead cultural change, working with work colleagues to grow their understanding and competency in te ao Tahu and te ao Māori?

Are you interested in working in Local Government and influencing policy and strategy?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, we'd love to hear from you

**What we can offer**

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities and exciting career opportunities

Our main offices are based in the growing town of Rolleston, centrally located within the district and an easy commute from Christchurch. There's ample parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

- Great work-life balance with the flexibility to work in with your whānau
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing and volunteer leave
- Free parking
- Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- Discounts with local and national businesses
- Career coaching and development

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: - Be a good human - Be brave - Think differently - Better together.

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are driven to join an inclusive, innovative and forward thinking team, which contributes meaningfully to the lives of the kaimahi and people of Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.