Principal Advisor Māori Outcomes

• Contribute to meaningful mahi that strengthens the resilience of Tāmaki Makaurau
• Work closely with Iwi, Mana Whenua and diverse stakeholders to drive Māori outcomes across Council
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau has a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Advisor Māori Outcomes.  Lead the integration of Māori outcomes across the Engineering, Assets and Technical Advisory (EATA) department. Facilitate, plan, and deliver projects that support Māori aspirations, build staff capability to engage effectively with Māori, and ensure our organisation is Treaty-responsive.  Enjoy the opportunity to be involved in meaningful mahi relating to the resilience of our environment and infrastructure.
 

Nga Kawenga Matua: Key Responsibilities

 
Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• leading the development and management of the Achieving Māori Outcomes Plan for the EATA department, including quarterly reporting
• providing strategic and specialist advice to embed mātauranga Māori approaches into EATA’s programmes and projects
• partnering with and mentoring engineering and environmental specialists to deliver Māori outcomes alongside natural environmental improvements
• developing and managing a programme of work to build EATA staff capability to deliver Māori outcomes
• representing the EATA department at the Mana Whenua Kaitiaki forum.
   

See the position description for more details.

 
He kōrero mōu: About you 

You have worked in similar roles within local or central government, an NGO or perhaps a hapū/iwi organisation.  Your background demonstrates your ability to incorporate Te Ao Māori perspectives into strategic frameworks and delivery plans.    

 
You have used your deep understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori to provide advice to senior leaders.  

The success of this role relies on your excellent communication skills and your ability to foster relationships across key audiences in a collaborative and constructive manner, including Iwi, Mana Whenua, Mātāwaka, elected members and other stakeholders. 

We will value your passion, resilience and adaptability as you work with our kaimahi to drive positive and lasting outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau.
  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

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.  View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE. 

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.  

 
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! 

Applications close: Monday 6 October 2025 

Find a copy of the position description HERE.

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

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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.