Māori Liaison Advisor

**Businesses talk about Culture - We live it.**

Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve. It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our culture. We work hard together to make our people proud and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community here at Gisborne District Council.

We are currently looking for a Maori Liaison Advisor to join our growing Maori Responsiveness team and help shape the future of our region and Council as an enduring Treaty partner. You will be well supported by a team that prides ourselves on nurturing an inclusive workspace that embraces innovation and creativity, so bring your passion and leading-edge ideas to Gisborne District Council.

**A bit about you**:

- A person who is adept and confident in a te ao Māori and tikanga setting
- A change agent for the improvement of bi-cultural and multi-cultural race relations
- A champion for the collective aspiration of Council and a good team player
- Humility and respect for diversity of background and opinion
- Flexible, calm and solution focused when faced with challenges
- Someone who can manage their time and competing priorities
- A good sense of humour is a must as sometimes we need to lighten the mood
- The ability to afford manaakitanga to situation is a must have

**Your day will look like**:

- Engaging and working with hapū/iwi, Māori and communities across the region
- Inspiring and assisting your colleagues with the potential of Treaty partnership
- Fostering and maintaining meaningful relationships between hapū/iwi and Council
- Leading and supporting project work that advances Council’s Treaty aspirations
- Leading and supporting kaupapa that are directed by kawa and tikanga
- Ensuring the cultural safety of all relationships is considered and provided for
- Leading and supporting kaupapa that promote exposure to te ao Māori
- Responding to unanticipated requests from internal and external relationships

**What we offer**:

- Full time permanent role because we know that job stability is important.
- Flexibility to work on a range of different projects and tasks, no day will be the same and we encourage you to get stuck into anything that piques your interest.
- Career progression, training and development to continue your learning and inspire those that come after you.
- A career path that can adapt as you grow new skills and discover fresh interests.
- Ability to balance your hours around your family and other commitments.
- Salary $ to provide for your basic necessities
- Exposure and experience to hone your skills at the coal face of Treaty relationships
- A great team environment where your well-being is paramount
- A collective team and Hub culture that is supportive and uplifting

**Who we are**:
Gisborne District Council is the local government, both district and regional authority for Tairawhiti, New Zealand. We are the proud winners of the 2019 LGNZ Excellence Awards, for our work to grow and promote the well-being of our community and people. With more and more people choosing Tairāwhiti for its lifestyle, environment and culture, it’s an exciting time to be joining our thriving and diverse region. At Gisborne District Council, we see you as more than a cog in the wheel; you are a valued voice for your whanau and community.
- Bring your whole self to work: we celebrate this and all it means.
- Represent our diverse community and be the guardian of our rich heritage.
- Have a hand in our legacy for Tairāwhiti’s Tāngata and lead the region now and into the future.

**Job Description**:
For further information please contact Gene Takurua.

**Applications close: Wednesday 16th March 10AM.**
- **It is important for applicants to know that Gisborne District Council has a Vaccination Policy that requires all employees of Gisborne District Council to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. This policy is inherent to ensuring the health and safety of our staff, customers and community. As such, please note this role will need to be completed by a fully vaccinated individual._