Poutoko Rātonga Māori

We are excited to share with you an opportunity to join the Papakura Local Board team at Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini as the Poutoko Rātonga Māori.

Takaanini is a bilingual Whānau Hub that seeks to respond to the call of whānau aspirations to create a place of value and belonging by weaving te ao Māori through our whare. The three pou this whare operates under are:

• Pou Maatauranga: An inclusive approach to activate spaces to learn and play.
• Pou Hauora: Whānau live well, are happy and healthy.
• Pou Ooritetanga: Equitable access to facilities to grow community wellbeing kaupapa.

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

He angituutanga: The opportunity

You will advocate for the Māori voice and be the 'go-to' person for Māori knowledge & expertise, collaborating with Māori customers and the community. You will plan and deliver Maaori programming in the whare. Provide exceptional customer service. Including educating customers to use a wide range of library and non-library resources and navigating literacy and social vulnerability issues.

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He koorero moou: About you

You work from an indigenous worldview; you recognize mana atua, mana tangata and mana whenua in your practice. You will lead in the space of: mātauranga, oritetanga and hauora. You will have a passion for providing outstanding programming and events for whanau, and the ability to work alongside Māori organizations to provide services to our hapori.

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 Māori, a place where everyone can feel they belong. This is a permanent opportunity, working 40 hours per week. Our library is open seven days a week and this role will include a weekend day.

You can expect variety in your work, and a supportive work environment for you to thrive. This is a role where you will be able to make a significant contribution to whaanau Māori and wider communities of Tāmaki Makaurau. There is scope for you to thrive and gain satisfaction by developing programming, having the opportunity to grow your mātauranga Māori in a safe space, connecting with our communities and inspiring others.
Seize this opportunity to make your mark on our services and be part of an exciting team making a difference to the community.

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. To find out more click this link

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 12 April 2026

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.