Kaitakawaenga - Maori Liaison
The Organisation
At Rangitīkei District Council we celebrate individuality. Diversity is at the heart of what we do, and we believe in bringing together thoughts, perspectives, and expression from all kinds of backgrounds. People are key to building the best organisation and providing the best services for our community. We mean it when we say we want to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where we value all different types of experiences. Our team strive to create a space and culture where you feel like you belong.
Our commitment is to provide our staff with every opportunity for training and development to not only ensure that they are at the top of their professions, but to encourage a balance between work and play that allows you to enjoy life.
Our vision is to make this place home.
Values
We are driven by our values.
We aim to be an outstanding place to work, where people feel a sense of common purpose and take pride in what we accomplish.
Our smaller structure means when you join RDC you can make a real difference. Our close-knit team have an impact on one another and the local community every day.
If you are interested in getting involved in new and exciting opportunities, there is always support available to help you stretch and achieve your goals.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who is committed to fostering te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori. Someone who can provide a link between hapu/iwi and council through education and communication.
You’ll be working closely with mana whenua within the Rangitīkei rohe, fostering connectedness while maintaining the integrity of individual hapu/iwi.
This is a full-time permanent role based in Marton.
What you'll do
- Coordinate, provide advice and support public consultations and engagement processes ensuring authenticity to iwi
- Provide day to day cultural and strategic advice to elected members and Council staff to create and maintain respectful relationships with mana whenua and Council
- Encourage, support, and lead Council-wide training on Te Ao Māori, Te Reo, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and tikanga Māori
- Develop/provide advice on the development of policies, procedures, systems and processes that improve the effectiveness of Māori involvement in Council
- Develop and implement organisation-wide Iwi/Hapū policies, plans and strategies that provide the direction to ensure iwi are engaged in Council’s projects and programmes
What we're looking for
- Knowledge and understating of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori
- Proficient written and oral communication skills in English and Te reo Māori
- Understanding of Tikanga Māori protocol
- High level of understanding of the principles of planning and policy development
- Ability to analyse and interpret policies, procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of the Local Government Act 2002
- A strong strategic approach to business planning and problem solving
Benefits
- Flexible and remote working options
- Personalised career and development plans
- Individual training allowances
- Tailored wellness benefits
The closing date for this role is 5.00 pm on Sunday 26 February 2023.
For any enquiries about this role please contact Carol Gordon, Group Manager Democracy and Planning at carol.gordon@rangitikei.govt.nz or 027 541 2523.
The Rangitīkei District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.