Māori Capability Lead — Te Reo & Tikanga Training

Barnardos; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardos Aotearoa is seeking a Te Pūkenga to lead Māori capability across the organisation. The role focuses on embedding te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi throughout Barnardos’ work with tamariki and whānau.

The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging training, support staff in Māori contexts, and advance strategic plans for tangata Tiriti transformation across Aotearoa. This is a critical, values-driven senior advisory position.

Qualifications

• Fluent in te reo Māori with practical training delivery capability.
• Proven track record in cultural capability training and content creation.
• Deep knowledge of Tikanga Māori and regional variations.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in organisational contexts.
• Experience bridging te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tikanga-based training to Barnardos staff nationwide.
• Embed te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi into service delivery models.
• Support staff to engage confidently and respectfully in Māori contexts.
• Lead cultural capability initiatives and guide strategy for Tangata Tiriti work.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure authentic Māori integration.

Skills

Te reo Māori fluency

Cultural capability training

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Cross-cultural liaison

Facilitation and presentation

Collaborative change agent

Job description

Barnardos Aotearoa is seeking a Te Pūkenga to lead Māori capability across the organisation. The role focuses on embedding te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi throughout Barnardos’ work with tamariki and whānau.

The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging training, support staff in Māori contexts, and advance strategic plans for tangata Tiriti transformation across Aotearoa. This is a critical, values-driven senior advisory position.