Te Pākatitia, Principal Adviser

6 days ago


Kelburn, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time

Do you have demonstrated experience working alongside Māori communities, preferably in an education or library setting?
- Are you a strategic and inclusive leader who can actively contribute to successful outcomes for Māori staff and students?
- Have you got excellent communication and relationship building skills and enjoy a dynamic, fast paced environment?

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an inspiring leader to step into a newly created role as Te Pākatitia - Principal Adviser, Māori within Te Pātaka Kōrero - The Library on a permanent contract. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic direction, and shape library services to support successful outcomes for the University’s Māori community and its strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the development and implementation of the Library’s Rautaki Māori plan and strengthen our contributions to the University’s Strategic Outcomes Framework for Māori: Mai i te Iho ki te Pae.
- Cultivate and foster effective, enduring relationships with Te Herenga Waka’s Māori community to ensure Library services contribute to their achievements and academic success.
- Collaborate across the Library and University to strengthen outcomes for Māori students and staff.
- Support all library users and staff in their engagement with, and protection of, mātauranga Māori.

**Ō pūmanawa - About you**

Key requirements:

- A relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience working alongside Māori communities, preferably in a tertiary education or library setting.
- Proven leadership and strategic planning experience in complex environments.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Knowledge and high level of competency of te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

**Close date for vacancy**:02 Nov 2025.



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