Chief Advisor Māori

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The National Emergency Management Agency ("NEMA") is looking to appoint a Chief Advisor Māori/ Pou Whakahaere to ensure a Te Ao Māori view is represented and intertwined in the highest level of decision-making.
The Chief Advisor Māori/ Pou Whakahaere will be a competent leader in both worlds (Te Ao Māori and Te Ao hurihuri-contemporary Māori leadership). As part of the ELT, they will bring an inclusive leadership approach which is challenging, and solutions oriented from a Te Ao Māori perspective i.e use of tikanga processes to resolve conflict.
The successful applicant will have competence and confidence in Tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Māori, and have authentic relationship management skills and experience of working with whanau, hapu, iwi to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Where the Chief Advisor Māori/ Pou Whakahaere will add the most value to the organisation will include the following key areas:

- Provide strategic advice on Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi
- Lead on strategic matters relating to the execution of Te Kāhui Mataara, the organisation's Māori strategy and work programme.
- Facilitate and support the development of a strategic approach to effective engagement and partnership with iwi to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Supporting the NEMA ELT and wider NEMA whanau with increasing cultural knowledge and capability.

Ko wai mātou | About us
NEMA provides national leadership to New Zealand's distributed emergency management system. NEMA's primary focus is on the performance and capability of the emergency management system as a whole, across all hazards and all risks and the 4 Rs of risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery.
NEMA values diversity and inclusion. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our communities. We value and respect the contributions of our people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives.
We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day-to-day work, values and practices.
Ta matou e tuku | What we offer
The salary range midpoint is $185,000 per annum including Kiwisaver contribution. Appointment will be based on skills and experience.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential.
All NEMA roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.
Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements
This position requires New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residence, and the ability to obtain and maintain an internal /national security clearance
Me pehea te tono | How to apply

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