He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Kia hiwa ra! kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa ra i tēnei tuku! Kia hiwa ra i tērā tuku! Kiahiwa ra! kia hiwa ra!
Our Ngā Mātārae tima are looking for a Mātanga - Tikanga me Te Reo Māori (Te Reo Lead). Reporting to the Tumuaki Huanga Māori, you will lead and drive a strategic approach for te reo Māori; Your advice will be considerate of and informed by your relationship with mana whenua iwi and mataawaka entities.
Working at the highest level, you will engage with elected members, the executive team, and provide tikanga support and care for staff in Māori tikanga roles, developing the profile and understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori in council at a strategic level.
Your mahi will be to:
- Lead and drive the development and implementation of council’s te reo Māori strategic direction in conjunction with Ngā Mātārae, Māori outcome leads and the wider staff network across the council
- Provide expert support and advice to the organisation on best practice tikanga and provide te reo Māori strategic leadership for council
- Support the Maori outcomes wider leadership team across the council and the development of Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau, specifically the Kia Ora Te Reo outcome
- Ensure the work of Ngā Mātārae is appropriately led by te reo and tikanga Māori, including providing iwi and mataawaka relationship support.
- Develop and support council staff with a role in providing tikanga for the organisation.
You will also work with the Māori Outcome Lead – Group Services to establish programmes that recognise and upskill staff in the business to be able to provide tikanga and te reo support for their timas.
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He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for people with strong lived experience in the use and delivery of te reo me ona tikanga and in working with mana whenua and mataawaka. Translation certification is an advantage.
You will have a good understanding and appreciation of the workings and function of local government and an ability to work with and support elected members.
You will need specific experience with:
- Developing and leading te reo strategic direction
- Developing and leading strategic direction across a large and complex organization
- Proven to influence and communicate with a wide cross-section of people
- Providing pastoral care
O Mātou Kōrero: About Us
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Salary range $114,000 - $125,000 (dependent on experience)
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close: Monday 27 November 2023 at 11:59pm
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.
