Kaihautū Hotaka (Kaupapa Waihanga)

•    Lead and influence better outcomes with and for Māori
•    Enjoy the benefits of working in a flexible, supportive and high performing work environment
•    Auckland Central location 

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga o te motu, Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa. E ngā pītau whakarei o ngā mata waka, he mihi, he tangi atu ki a koutou kua tangohia e te ringa aituā. Nui ngā whetū ki te rangi, mau tonu, mau tonu, whatungaro kit e pō Anei te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, E rapuhia ki uta, e rapuhia ki tai E rapuhia mō te tangata koi, mō tēnei tūranga o te Kaihautu Hōtaka Tūpuna Maunga. Mehemea ko koe te tangata pai mo te mahi nei – Kōkiri mai! Tono mai.  

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

Te Waka Tai Rangawhenua is dedicated to supporting co-governance initiatives. Te Waka Tai Rangawhenua plays a vital role in the end-to-end delivery of operations and governance support for the co-governance entities Te Kaunihera partners with.  We are now seeking to fill the role of Kaihautū Hōtaka (Kaupapa Waihanga), where you'll be at the forefront of shaping the co-governance strategy. You'll support and inspire those around you, and with your strategic vision, you'll guide all initiatives to be approached through a Kaupapa Māori lens, promoting the continued success of co-governance in Tāmaki Makaurau..
This is an opportunity to be involved in exciting work programme and projects in a co-governance environment. You will work on strategic operational projects, an contribute to achieving outcomes for Co-governance entities.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have a passion for kaupapa Māori, and confidence working in a Te Ao Māori setting. You will have the ability to build collaborative relationships with a broad range of people and have experience with relationship management. You will be results orientated, organised, well planned and capable of managing project and budgets. Ideally, you will have an understanding of local or central government.  

You are a strategic thinker who can focus on getting complex jobs complete on time. You will be systems orientated with a passion for getting to the heart of problems and finding practical and efficient ways to resolve them. You will be able to be flexible and adaptive to issues the team or your program is faced with. A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is required (engineering, construction, architecture). At least 5 years of experience in capital works and project delivery, including renewals projects, Prince 2, PMP, CAPM, C3PM or equivalent preferred.  Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and working with mana whenua in co-design also desirable.

Be the change you want to see in the world by leading and influencing better outcomes with and for Māori. 
 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a versatile role that offers insight into Te Ao Māori and mana whenua and Council co-governance. You will assist us with shaping Tāmaki Makaurau future through the protection, restoration and enhancement of the Tūpuna Maunga and contribution to Maori outcomes.

You will work alongside a team of passionate people with a broad range of skills and expertise.  You have the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of co-governance and work in an agile and flexible environment.  The role provides fantastic opportunity for career development with the ability to carve out a role that meets business requirements and is aligned to your skill set and areas of interest.

Tell us about your passion for helping mana whenua realise their aspirations and contributing to the transformation of the maunga and how communities view and connect with the Tūpuna Maunga by applying online via the link.  

Applications close:  Thursday 10th 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.