Pouākina Angitū Community Impact Lead

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Manurewa – Papakura Local Board team as the Pouākina Angitū (Community Impact Lead). 

Te Paataka Koorero o Waimaahia is ahub that seeks to respond to the call of whaanau aspirations to create a place of value and belonging by weaving te ao Maaori through our whare. It is a co-located site, that delivers to community in partnership with Leisure.

The three pou this whare operates under are:

Pou Maatauranga: An inclusive approach to activate spaces to learn and play.

Pou Hauora: Whaanau live well, are happy and healthy.

Pou Ooritetanga: Equitable access to facilities to grow community wellbeing kaupapa.
 

This whare is a bold attempt to indigenise how we create space, how we manage resources, how we build teams, how we listen, how we act, how we serve.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

You will help to lead a capable hands-on team as our Pouākina Angitū (Community Impact Lead).

The role leads reflective practice, develops reflective capability throughout the team and leads on projects with social complexities. The role maintains the integrity of participatory and indigenous methodologies and has a deeply rooted understanding of their underpinning principles.

This is a permanent opportunity working 38 hours per week. Our library is open six days a week and you would be required to work a regular late night and a rostered weekend day. As a part on the wider Manurewa - Papakura Local Board whānau, flexibility is required regarding hours and location.
 

He koorero moou: About you

You lead from an indigenous world view, you recognise mana atua, mana tangata and mana whenua in your practice. You will lead in the space of: maatauranga, ooritetanga and hauora. You will be able to coach, motivate and inspire others and are looking to strengthen your leadership skills.
 

Ngaa aahuatanga kei a maatou: What we offer

You will be working within a library whānau that has a team culture strong in te reo and tikanga Maaori, a place where everyone can feel they belong.

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close:31 October 2025

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

We are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $73- $86k per annum, depending upon experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.