Kairuruku Manu Taaiko

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimata on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking and work-life balance.

The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.

**About this role**:
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team? We are seeking a motivated and relationship focused Kairuruku (Co-ordinator) to join Manu Taaiko (previously known as the Maaori partnerships team) for 11 months in a fixed term role. The hours of work would be 30 hours per week, and we are open to discussing further with the suitable applicant start and finish times which would remain in core business hours. In this role you will work on being the key connector and all round co-ordinator for the Manu Taaiko team who predominantly work across the Council and with iwi, hapuu, marae and whaanau members across the district.

**What I do?**
- Maintain databases and records relevant to iwi and hapuu engagement.
- Facilitate communications with iwi, hapuu, marae, and Maaori organisations.
- Draft and distribute paanui, updates, and reports in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Uphold tikanga and kawa in all engagement activities.
- Assist with internal reporting and updates to leadership.
- Support the delivery of Maaori-led projects and initiatives.

**What I bring?**
- Experience in administration, coordination, or project support roles.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and project tracking tools.
- Excellent oral and written skills both in Te Reo Maaori and English.
- Experience working in Kaupapa Maaori environments or with iwi/hapuu/marae.
- Knowledge of Waikato-Tainui and other iwi within the Council rohe.

**Why join our team?**

We are an organisation embracing flexible working. For this role we would like the applicant to be office-based majority of the time as this role requires you to be connecting with the wider organisation. You have the possibility of working from throughout our beautiful district in a manner that works for you, the business and our communities. The team you would join has fun while they work, enjoys a laugh and is highly respected throughout the organisation.

**Additional Information**

Location: Ngaaruawaahia

Hours of work: 30 hours

Our head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan space that inspires connection with hot desking, no one has a permanent desk.

**Application closing date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at 11.55pm.**
- Reference #
- 37281
- Posted on
- 22 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 07 Oct 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Ngaaruawaahia
- Expertise
- Administration & Office Support
- Job level(s)
- Graduate, Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term part-time