Pou Whakahaere, Waikato-Waiariki

Pou Whakahaere Te Puni Rohe | Regions Te Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori Development Te noho nei ki te ururuatanga o Waikato-Waiariki, matua whakapangia ai te Pou Whakahaere e te makiu, a, ko tana hoki he whakakanohi i nga tari o Waikato-Waiariki, i te Tumu Whakarae, i te Minita hoki ki te hapori whanui.
He tari o matou i Rotorua, Kirikiriroa, Tauranga me Whakatane, a, ka nekeneke te Pou Whakahaere ki tena, ki tena, waihoki ki te hapori.
Based in our Waikato-Waiariki region, the Pou Whakahaere is the first point of contact for many in our community and represents the Waikato-Waiariki offices, our Chief Executive and Minister to the wider community.
Our offices are located in Rotorua, Hamilton, Tauranga and Whakatane and the Pou Whakahaere moves between these offices, and into the community as is required.
We are accepting applications for the Pou Whakahaere role for any of our four regional offices.
Open to kaimahi who can commit to part-time or full time hours we ask that you specify your preferred location and hours in your cover letter.
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity He turanga whirinaki, he nohanga moruki tera o te Pou Whakahaere, e awheawhe ana ki tena, ki tena tari a-rohe, a, ka kitea hoki ia e wananga ana ki nga rangatira o nga iwi koni atu i te 43 - ara, ko nga iwi o te rohe nei.
Ko ia te kaumatua i te tauihu o te waka, e matatau ana ki te korero i te reo Maori, a, korekore nei, ka whai mana i te turanga nei.
Nika ona haepapa * Ko te tu hei kaihautu i te aheitanga ahurea.
Ko te toko i a nga kaihautu tuakana whai i te tikanga.
Ko te whakapau kaha hoki ki te hapai i te raukaha me te maramatanga i roto ano i Waikato-Waiariki.
* Ko ia te kaitakawaenga e tuhono ai te rohe ki te Tari Matua o Te Puni Kokiri, me te hapori.
Ko te whanaungatanga me nga patuitanga kei te pito o te turanga nei, a, ma te turanga nei hoki e poipoi nga patuitanga na e matotoru ai ona "pakiaka".
E tae ra ano ana tenei ki te tuhonoa o te Maori ki nga umanga kawanatanga matua.
* Ka whaiwahi atu ki nga kaupapa mahi a-rohe, tae ra ano ki te hautu me te tuku whakamaherehere a-kaupapa here puta noa i nga take no tini kaupapa e whai panga nei ki te Maori me te Kawanatanga.
* Ko te tu hei pou mohiohio e toutou ai i nga puna o te Maori, me o era ano iwi, e tautokona ai nga hinonga Maori, e awhinatia ai ta matou whakawhanake kaupapa here The Pou Whakahaere is adaptable and agile, working between our regional offices and can be found talking with senior representatives from more than 43 iwi - the iwi that are represented in our region.
As a competent, fluent speaker of reo Maori, and as someone who carries the mana and respect required of this important position the Pou Whakahaere plays an important role within the Rohe.
They are responsible for * Acting as the cultural competency lead.
Providing tikanga support to our senior leaders and working to uplift the capability and understanding within the Waikato Waiariki area * Are the relationship connector between the region, Te Puni Kokiri national office, and community Whanaungatanga, relationships are at the heart of this position and the role ensures that relationships are established at a "flax roots" level.
This includes connecting Maori with central government agencies * Contributing to regional work programmes including leading and providing policy advice across a range of project related issues significant to Maori and Government * Acting as an effective conduit for information both into and out of Maori communities to support Maori initiatives and help us develop policy.
The appointment range for this role is between $86,545 and $96,161 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Ko wai koe | About you E rapu ana matou i tetahi Pou Whakahaere e manawanui nei ki tona rohe, e kaingakau nei ki te oranga me te whanaketanga o te Maori, e kaha nei ki te tuhono i nga iwi, me te aha ano, e matatau ana ki nga matauranga me nga pukenga e ea ai ana mahi.
* He tohunga ia i te reo me nga tikanga.
He korero Maori ia.
* E taea nei te mahi tahi ki tena, ki tena iwi, me te urutau i nga korero e ai ki te horopaki.
He urutau, he moruki hoki ia.
* Kua whai wheako i te poipoinga o nga patuitanga a te Maori me nga ropu paetata matua.
* E oti i a ia te whakatauira i nga poipoinga, nga whakangungutanga, me te hapainga o te raukaha a-reo, a-tikanga hoki.
* He tohu hautu waka tuturu kua hara kore.
We are looking for a Pou Whakahaere who is dedicated to the region, is passionate about Maori wellbeing and development, is a strong relationship builder and, above all else is competent in their knowledge, skillset, and with what they do.
* A public profile as a tohunga in te reo and tikanga.
Competent te reo Maori speaker * Ability to work across multiple iwi and adapt your korero accordingly.
Adaptable and agile * Experienced in establishing relationships with Maori groups and key local bodies * Can show examples of mentoring and coaching others, uplifting office capability in te reo and tikanga * A clean full motor vehicle driver's licence.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities.
We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits.
We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including: * Optical allowance * Hauora allowance * Provide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.
Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri is committed to our vision of 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau'.
We consider that?when whanau?are?thriving,?so?do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa.
This underpins everything we do.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Maori collective success.
They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level.
It is this that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whanau can thrive.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength.
Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Maori aspirations and well-being.
Apply Now
Ka akiakina koe kia tukuna mai to tononga i tenei rangi tonu, kia whakapangia ranei tetahi Ringa Taritari e korero ai mo nga painga o tenei whai wahitanga, me tona hangai ki o whainga a-umanga.
Nau mai ra ko nga tononga i te reo Maori, te reo Pakeha, te reorua ranei, ka mutu, e kore to kowhiringa reo e whai panga kino ki to tononga ahakoa te aha.
Ka tirohia ai e matou nga tononga katoa, ka mutu, kite ana matou i te tangata tika rawa atu, ka whakatungia ko ia.
We encourage you to apply today or get in touch with one of our recruitment partners to discuss how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
We welcome applications in te reo Maori, English, or both.
Please be assured that applying in te reo Maori will not slow down or affect your application.
We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate.? Imeratia ****** me he patai au | Please email ****** with any patai.
Ka aukati nga tono hei te Ratapu 06 Paengawhawha a te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 06 April 2025 at 11.55pm.