Amotai Membership Integrity Manager

• Maintain the integrity of Amotai’s Verified Māori and Pasifika Supplier Directory
• Deliver best-practice supplier diversity indigenous membership - verification,  auditing, compliance and quality assurance services
• Flexible working arrangement, fixed-term opportunity until 2027

He kōrero mō mātou | About us
Amotai is Aotearoa’s supplier diversity intermediary, connecting Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses with buyers seeking goods, services, and works. We maintain a national directory of over 2000 verified businesses and support buyers to diversify their supply chains. Amotai—meaning the swell in the tide—symbolises collective progress, driving sustainable business opportunities to grow a prosperous Auckland region and a more equitable New Zealand economy. 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Amotai is seeking an Amotai Membership Integrity Manager to deliver the following best-practice supplier diversity services;
•    membership verification, 
•    annual membership auditing, 
•    membership code of conduct compliance management, and 
•    quality assurance services. 

If you are passionate about advancing supplier diversity and supporting the growth of a more diverse and resilient Aotearoa business sector, this is your chance to make an impact.

As the AmotaiMembership Integrity Manager, you will ensure that businesses on the Amotai Verified Māori and Pasifika Supplier Directory meet Amotai’s indigenous membership criteria. You will be responsible for the delivery of supplier membership registrations, annual membership audits, compliance monitoring and breach investigations. You’ll also help grow Amotai’s directory by enhancing its verification, auditing, compliance, and quality assurance practices.

Your key responsibilities will include:
•    Leading and delivering Amotai’s supplier member registration, verification, auditing, compliance, and quality assurance services.•    
•    Building a community of practice locally and globally to inform practice and maintain and grow the integrity of Amotai’s
     Verified Māori and Pasifika Directory.
•    Developing and delivering training and insights for staff and members
•    Working closely with Amotai’s Data, Communications and Insights and Membership Services teams. 
•    Reporting on supplier registrations and compliance matters.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You have a passion for Amotai’s supplier diversity kaupapa and are an experienced professional from either the quality assurance, legal, audit, compliance or consultancy sectors with solid experience and understanding of the Māori and Pasifika business sectors. You bring a strong level of commercial acumen, confidence and ability to easily build rapport and relationships with Māori and Pasifika businesses, as well as buyer organisations. You are driven to deliver best practice  supplier diversity membership verification, membership auditing and compliance services  alongside improving and evolving practice.  And you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the mahi done.  A tertiary qualification in Audit, Compliance, or a related field, along with extensive experience within this field, is essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Amotai and the supplier diversity movement in Aotearoa by ensuring the integrity and sustainability of its Verified Māori and Pasifika Supplier Directory of over 2000 businesses (and growing!). You will work in a supportive and agile environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on Amotai’s continued success. We are committed to your ongoing professional development and provide access to the Auckland Council Group’s range of benefits, including discounts on financial services, insurance, and lifestyle offerings.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!   (Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited for an interview before the advertised closing date.)
Applications close:  Sunday 8th June 2025
Contract: Please note this is a fixed term opportunity until the end of June 2027
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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.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.