Community Māori Outcomes Graduate

Tāmaki uta 
Tāmaki tai 
Tāmaki tua 
 

Kia Ora Tāmaki, Tēnā hoki tātou. 
Ko te tai o mihi hoki tēnei nō Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau e rere nei. Kei te tai tonu Te Waka Wharau e kimi kaihoe ana. Mehemea he hiahia, he pūkenga e tika ana āu hei āwhina i te iwi nei, tukua mai he karere, he tono rānei. Nau mai, tā te mea he waka eke noa tēnei. 
Mā te tapatahi te tere o te waka e māunu e tere tika tika ai.  

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 
Māori Outcomes teams within Auckland Council work towards achieving a Tāmaki Makaurau where Māori thrive by delivering our 10 mana outcomes and strategic priorities guided by Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau, our Māori outcomes performance measurement framework. 
 

The Community Māori Outcomes team sits at the centre of our largest operational directorate in council, providing support to 5 departments – Parks & Community Facilities, Environmental Services, Community Wellbeing, Pools & Leisure & Licensing & Compliance, to deliver better outcomes for Māori and all Aucklanders.

As a graduate in this team, you may be involved in projects that include: 

• Engagement with Mana Whenua & Mātāwaka
• Marae support and development
• Environmental programmes, monitoring and engagement
• Supporting the development and delivery of arts, culture and events programmes that support Māori Culture & Identity
• Identifying opportunities for Māori to live healthy, active lives
• Development of quality advice to influence the decision-making process

He kōrero mōu: About you 
We’re seeking a dynamic and passionate graduate who embodies the drive and initiative needed to thrive in this unique role. The ideal candidate will be:

• Action-Oriented: You’re highly motivated and don’t wait for direction to take action. You can identify opportunities or issues and independently turn them into meaningful projects or initiatives. Your ability to take initiative and work flexibly will be critical to your success.
• A Skilled Facilitator: You have strong facilitation skills and can confidently lead meetings, create and deliver presentations, and design and run engaging workshops. Your ability to bring people together and drive collaborative outcomes will set you apart.
• Te Reo Māori: Fluency is highly preferred. You’ll have the opportunity to use te reo Māori daily in your work, applying a Māori worldview (Te Ao Māori) to every aspect of your mahi.
• Mātauranga Māori: You have a good understanding of mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori, which are vital to your mahi. You consistently apply mātauranga and a Māori worldview to workplace interactions, projects, and initiatives, ensuring cultural practices and values are at the forefront of all activities.
• Teamwork: You thrive in a close-knit team environment, working collaboratively with us and others from diverse backgrounds and roles across the Council group. Your ability to build strong connections and contribute to a supportive team dynamic is essential to our shared success.
• Relationship-Oriented: You excel at building and maintaining relationships, particularly with Māori communities in Tāmaki Makaurau. You understand the importance of engaging with and serving mana whenua and mātāwaka, ensuring their needs and aspirations are central to the work you do.

To be eligible to apply, you must have the following: 

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand, or be eligible to apply for a Post-Study Work Visa 
• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree obtained between January 2024 – January 2026

We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines: 

• Māori Development or related Māori Studies
• Political Studies
• Te Reo, Te Āo Māori, Mātauranga Māori Studies
• Humanities
• Environmental Studies
• Or any other course of study if there is a keen interest in using your gained knowledge and experience to advance the interests of Māori within a local government context

Our Graduate Programme is designed to nurture talent and provide a platform for personal and professional development. By joining us, you'll gain hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to a range of projects that contribute to Auckland's growth and sustainability. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Our 2-year Graduate Programme aims to provide you with the opportunities and support you need to launch your career and develop as a future leader or specialist within Auckland Council.  With over 80 areas of business and the chance to work on large-scale projects, we want to see you achieve your goals while making a real difference in the lives of Aucklanders. At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within one of our Auckland Council entities.

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 

To view all the benefits we have to offer at Auckland Council visit our Careers website.   
For more information on our Graduate programme visit our Grads, Interns and Cadets page.
 

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. 
 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so get you application in now! 

Find a copy of the position description here: Community Māori Outcomes Graduate Position Description
 

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
 

This role has a starting salary of $65,000 
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

#workingforauckland

If you are passionate about making Tāmaki Makaurau a  place where our people and communities thrive, apply now! 

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.