Poutiaki Tātou Participant & Practice Lead

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Poutiaki Tātou

Join us in a unique and meaningful leadership role that weaves te ao Māori through the heart of our community hub in Māngere Town Centre and across our Māngere – Ōtāhuhu local board libraries. We are looking for someone to guide our team and community in building a culture of participation, belonging, and collaboration.

You'll lead indigenous and participatory practice, embedding mātauranga Māori into the day-to-day operations of Māngere Town Centre library. You’ll activate and grow a support platform for community-led initiatives, empower kaimahi to navigate complex social projects, and uplift the mana of our people through meaningful partnerships.

This is a role that sits at the intersection of leadership, cultural knowledge, and community connection – where you’ll make a real impact on wellbeing, equity, and collective aspiration.

To read the full position description please click here: Poutiaki Tātou Participant & Practice Lead

He kōrero mōu: About you
You are a connector, leader, and advocate – confident in te reo Māori and grounded in mātauranga Māori and indigenous practice. You thrive in environments that are people-focused, kaupapa-led and shaped by hononga (relationships).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a koe: What you’ll bring

• Confidence in te reo Māori and grounded in mātauranga Māori and tikanga practices.
• Proven experience leading community projects and mentoring others.
• Strong relationship-building and intercultural communication skills.
• Passionate about co-design, empowering whānau, and uplifting identity.
• Knowledge of local iwi and Tāmaki Makaurau’s cultural landscape, with relevant qualifications or lived experience in community leadership.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a meaningful role where you can lead with purpose and cultural integrity, supported by a team that values both professional and personal growth. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference for local whānau and hapori, all within a workplace that celebrates manaakitanga, hauora, and inclusivity.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions and partnership benefits
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

The band for this role is Band F, we expect to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of from $80,640 – $89,600 depending on skillset and experience.

Hei tono: Apply now

Please provide a bespoke cover letter for this role

Applications close at midnight on 6th August 2025

If you’re ready to bring your strengths to this kaupapa-driven leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
 
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.