Senior Engagement Advisor - Ngā Mātārae

• Strengthen Māori partnerships across Tāmaki Makaurau.

• Lead engagement using kaupapa Māori approaches.

• Drive impact in a dynamic within a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Ngā Mātārae Partnerships & Engagement team is searching for a passionate motivated, experienced, self-managing
Senior Engagement Advisor. 

This is a critical role and provides an exciting opportunity to develop, build and strengthen relationships with mana whenua and mātāwaka in the Tāmaki Makaurau rohe ensuring meaningful engagement and impactful partnerships.
 

In this role, you will need to show initiative and work alongside our Principal Engagement advisors to 
-    implement best-practice engagement strategies, 
-    create, review and improve processes, procedures and tools in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where change is constant. 
-    contract manage from negotiation to monitoring and extract key themes data and insights for reporting to our Tumuaki and the wider Ngā Mātārae team. 
-    support our commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advancing Māori outcomes.
 

You may work in one or across all three spatial areas, fostering strong, enduring relationships with Māori communities and key stakeholders across the region.
Day-to-day you can expect to:
•    Apply te ao Māori and kaupapa Māori approaches to strengthen partnerships with mana whenua and mataawaka.
•    Use best-practice engagement methodologies, frameworks, and tools to support Māori-led initiatives
•    Maintain and grow strong relationships with key internal and external partners, including Houkura (Independent Māori Statutory Board).
•    Provide strategic insights and evidence-based recommendations to inform partnership approaches within Ngā Mātārae and the wider Auckland Council group

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He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with strong experience in partnership development, engagement, and relationship management someone who thrives in working with Māori communities and within kaupapa Māori settings.
 

To excel in this role, you will have:
•    A deep understanding of mana whenua and mātāwaka within the Tāmaki Makaurau context and demonstrate an ability to work with Māori communities
     in a meaningful way.
•    Be an excellent communicator and report writer. 
•    Proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga or a strong commitment to learning and upholding Māori cultural values.
•    Experience in engagement, consultation, or relationship management within government, iwi organisations, or community settings.
•    A solid understanding of local government functions and the ability to work effectively with elected members, senior staff, and executive leaders.
 

Mātou kōrero: About us

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, serving more than 1.5 million people. We are dedicated to creating a socially, culturally, and environmentally progressive Tāmaki Makaurau, ensuring that Māori aspirations are woven into the fabric of our city’s future.
 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

In return for your mahi and dedication, we offer a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of whānau, hapū, and iwi across the region.
“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.” “My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.”
 

Tono mai: Apply now!
Join us in shaping a future where Māori voices, aspirations, and partnerships are at the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Applications close:  Wednesday 9th April 2025

 

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.