Māori Advisory Partner

5 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Kiwibank Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$100,000 per year
  • Grow your impact supporting kaupapa Māori across the enterprise
  • Access wellbeing leave, subsidised medical insurance and more
  • Build cultural capability and shape meaningful engagement with iwi and hapū

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai ake i a koe | This is us. Where you matter.

At Kiwibank, we're committed to making Kiwi better off—and that starts with our people. As Māori Advisory Partner, you'll be part of a team that champions te ao Māori across the business, helping us embed cultural capability and foster genuine relationships with iwi, hapū and Māori communities. This is a role where your voice and values matter. You'll grow your career while helping shape a more inclusive and impactful future for Aotearoa.

Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.

In this role, you'll support the Māori Advisory Engagement Lead, Māori Lead – Business, and Māori Lead – Retail to deliver kaupapa that reflect and uplift te ao Māori. You'll help prepare pitch packs, support onboarding of Māori commercial entities, and ensure Māori narratives are woven into our communications. You'll coordinate cultural events, promote te reo Māori through Te Hoe Ākau, and provide guidance across the enterprise. Your mahi will help build enduring relationships and embed tikanga Māori into everything we do.

Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga |This is us. Where your expertise matters.

For this role we're looking for a culturally grounded connector who is passionate about te ao Māori and committed to creating positive impact. We would love to hear from you if you have experience in the following:

  • Proven understanding of te ao Māori and te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
  • Strong ability to engage effectively with Māori and key stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills in English and te reo Māori
  • Confident in working collaboratively across diverse teams and kaupapa
  • Proactive in promoting te ao Māori and cultural capability
  • Passionate about integrating Māori perspectives into enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Adaptable and committed to continuous learning and development

You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. What matters most is your passion for te ao Māori and your drive to create meaningful impact.

Tono mai |Apply Now.

Applications close on Sunday 23rd November 2025. We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time.

For more detailed information on the role, please see the ad on our Kiwibank Careers site for a copy of the position description.

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau |This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi. We are Kiwi making Kiwi better off and that means you too

For an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.

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