Senior Advisor Māori Outcomes

• Contribute to sustainable waste initiatives that support environmental and community wellbeing 
• Partner with mana whenua and Māori communities to co-design solutions
  
• Fantastic opportuity to step into this newly created position, within the WS lead team

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau is excited to announce a newly created opportunity for a Senior Māori Outcomes Advisor.
This is a strategic role within the Waste Minimisation and Management leadership team, part of the Resilience and Infrastructure directorate. It offers you the chance to help shape direction and influence decisions at a senior level.. The role focuses on integrating mātauranga Māori into our waste minimisation and management strategies, ensuring our services are responsive to the needs of Māori communities. You will collaborate closely with mana whenua and mataawaka to co-design and deliver initiatives that reflect Māori values and aspirations, contributing to sustainable environmental outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why This Role Matters

By leading the integration of mātauranga Māori into our waste minimisation strategies, you will ensure that our services not only meet environmental goals but also uphold the principles of kaitiakitanga, equity, and cultural respect. Your work will directly impact the lives of our communities, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support the team in fulfilling our commitments to Māori by enhancing its capability to deliver Māori outcomes

• Support alignment and prioritisation of delivery plans to focus our efforts to achieving our aspiration for Zero Waste by 2040

• Train and guide our kaimahi to enhance engagement and partnership with iwi and Māori

• Embed mātauranga Māori approaches into our programmes, projects, and procurement

• Contribute to sustainable waste minimisation initiatives that support environmental and community wellbeing

• Lead the integration of mātauranga Māori into waste minimisation planning and delivery

• Partner with mana whenua and Māori communities to co-design solutions
  
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He kōrero mōu: About You

You are a passionate and experienced professional with a deep understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Mātauranga Māori. With a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills, you confidently navigate complex environments. Your resilience and adaptability enable you to lead kaupapa through challenges, driving positive and lasting outcomes.

• Confidently use Te Reo Māori to engage meaningfully with whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities

• Show respect for tikanga and a strong commitment to upholding kawa Māori protocols

• Draw on your connection to Te Ao Māori and Te Taiao to authentically integrate mātauranga Māori into your mahi

• Practical experience and/or formal qualifications (such as a degree or diploma) in Māori resource management, natural environment, or related fields is ideal, though not essential

• Hold a current and valid New Zealand driver’s license

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as transferable skills from a variety of experiences are highly valued.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer

At Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.5 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to creating a workplace where all kaimahi feel seen, heard, and supported.

Te Kaunihera proudly upholds the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are accredited with the GenderTick and a signatory to the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our aspiration to be an organisation where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

As part of our organisation, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements – hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home)

• 4–5 weeks annual leave, hauora leave, and wellbeing support

• Inclusive parental leave and gender affirmation support

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Wednesday 4th June 2025
Hours: Hybrid working (2 days home, 3 days office)
Contract Type: Permanent

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau so encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background or religious belief, and from those who are disabled and/or neurodivergent. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.