Kaiārahi Matua - Senior Kaupapa Māori Specialist Strategy, Planning and Projects
Western Bay of Plenty District Council · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Leading strategy
- Planning projects
- Supporting iwi
What they ask for
5-7 years practical experience in statutory or policy development; technical and analytical skills working with iwi and hapū; knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi environment; NZ residency or valid work permit.
- 5+ yrs experience
About the job
Come and make a difference with us
Hutia te rito o te harakeke kei hea te kōmako e kō, whakatairangitia rere ki uta, rere ki tai, uia mai koe ki ahau, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao, māku e kii atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.
Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next.
We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.
If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you.
The opportunity
Our Council has worked hard to strengthen its relationship with iwi and hapū within the district. We strive to understand their aspirations and how we can support those aspirations, while delivering on the work that we do as a Council on behalf of the community as a whole. This role is an opportunity to be a part of Te Haumi - Council’s Kaupapa Māori team who supports Council in its work alongside iwi and hapū. You will take a lead in strategy, planning and projects that have a Kaupapa Māori focus.
To set you up for success, you’ll have
- At least 5 to 7 years practical experience in a statutory or policy development role.
- Demonstrated technical and analytical skills with a particular focus on working with iwi and hapū.
- Knowledge of the local Treaty of Waitangi environment, including settlements and co-governance arrangements.
What we offer
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata).
- A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance.
- Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
- Free onsite parking.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
For further information please call Chris Nepia on 0800 926 732.
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