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 
As our Māori Outcomes Graduate, you’ll help drive Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau’s commitment to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by supporting the delivery of meaningful and impactful outcomes for Māori. As part of the Group Shared Services directorate, you will work alongside our shared services departments to provide advice and support to their deliverables using a Te Ao Māori lens.

One of our key focus areas is Kia Hāngai te Kaunihera, which aims to build an empowered organisation with the ability to deliver on the needs and aspirations of Māori. Through our shared service provision, we uplift our Māori specialist teams across the Council group to ensure they have the resources, capacity, and capabilities needed to achieve this goal.

You could expect to work on: 

• Ratonga Pūmanawa Tangata 
  Kaimahi Māori related kaupapa in the People Services (HR) department
• Te Kanorau, te Mana Taurite, me te Kauawhitanga 
  Supporting the uplift and providing Māori representation for our Diversity and Inclusion mahi.
• Te mahi āheitanga 
  Assisting with Māori capability training and development initiatives
• Te hopu i nga pukenga 
  Supporting kaimahi Māori talent sourcing and recruitment programmes.
• Ngā Ratonga Tautoko mō te Wāhi Mahi 
  Delivering workplace support services
   

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: A strong grasp of te reo Māori is essential, and fluency is highly preferred. You’ll 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 deep 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.
   

We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines: 

• Māori Development or related Māori Studies
• Human Resource Management or Learning and development disciplines
• Te Reo, Te Āo Māori education or knowledge
   

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
   

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: Māori Outcomes 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.

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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.