Te Pākatitia, Principal Adviser

6 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Full time NZ$104,000 - NZ$160,000 per year
  • 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

You are a strategic, inclusive thinker with a passion for Māori advancement and equity. You thrive in collaborative environments and your knowledge of Te Ao Māori informs your approach. You will have a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, ideally in a library and/or tertiary education environment.

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.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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

Close date for vacancy: 02 Nov 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Trish Wilson ).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. 

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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