Cultural Advisor

Company Description
Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you'll do more than just join something, you'll add something. You've found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

• Come join a supportive and inclusive People & Performance team.
• This role will take responsibility for the coordination and execution of various initiatives that inspire Deloitte staff to participate in Te Ao Māori.

We are seeking a Cultural Advisor to join our Tāmaki-makau-rau team to provide practical support and play a pivotal role in uplifting Te Ao Māori internally at Deloitte.

Job Description
The team you'll join:
As a cultural advisor you'll join our award-winning People and Performance team in Aotearoa who are dedicated to enhancing commercial value through collaboration. We believe that working together is key to achieving outstanding results. The team comprises of 30+ experts in Recruitment, Learning and Development, and Human Resources. In this role, you'll collaborate with various managers and report directly to the Head of People and Performance.

This role will also work closely with our Hourua Pae Rau (HPR) team, who are dedicated to partnering with Māori, government and businesses wishing to align their work with and for the benefit of Māori.

The Impact You'll Make
The Cultural Advisor will support the uplift of cultural competency in respect of Te Ao Māori at Deloitte through tasks such as:

• Coordinate initiatives with the People and Performance team and Hourua Pae Rau leadership to uplift cultural competency of Deloitte New Zealand's people in Te Ao Māori.
• Deliver training sessions and collaborate with external providers to deepen engagement with Māori culture.
• Organise and execute cultural activities, including Matariki and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, among other initiatives.
• Facilitate learning opportunities that enhance cultural competency across the organisation.
• Manage meeting and event coordination, ensuring all lead to actionable outcomes.
• Support the Early Careers Manager with Tīheru scholarship administration, tracking participant details, and coordinating internship timelines.

Qualifications
Your expertise:
Bring your passion for Te Ao Māori as well as the below key competencies

• Fluent in te reo Māori.
• 1-3 years experience in a cultural advisory role preferred.
• Confident speaking in front of groups and delivering training.
• Sound planning and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships within the business at all levels.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Confident with use of Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook in a corporate environment.

While this job is advertised as being based in Tāmaki-makau-rau, we are open to applications to be based in one of our other offices in Aotearoa.

Additional Information
Making an impact that matters together:
We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte in Aotearoa is in the business of solving complex problems. Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across all areas of our business.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'Manaaki/taking care of each other' and 'Hāpai tangata/fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. Our values drive our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.

How You'll Be Rewarded
We hold a simple belief – that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.

We Offer You

• A competitive salary and joining bonus
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Study, birthday, annual and community volunteer leave
• Career development with regular personalised coaching
• Social events, sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection insurance
• Plus much more

What do you need to apply?

• An up-to-date CV
• The legal right to live and work in Aotearoa

Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now We'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware, if a particular opportunity becomes oversubscribed, we will close it for applications before the stated deadline. We recommend you submit your full application as early as possible.
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