Māori Cultural Strategy Advisor

Ngati Awa Social Health Services; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services seeks a senior cultural leader to guide our organisation through its next chapter and uphold te ao Māori in every decision.

You will act as a key representative with iwi, hapū, marae and government agencies, advise the CEO on tikanga and strategic direction, and strengthen relationships across Ngāti Awa and the wider Māori sector, with scope for wānanga, te reo initiatives and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in te ao Māori and trusted community relationships.
• Ability to represent the organisation with iwi, hapū, marae and government partners.
• Fluent in te reo Māori with tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CE and senior leaders on tikanga, cultural risk and strategic direction.
• Lead cultural capability development through wānanga, mentoring and te reo initiatives.
• Develop and maintain policies, practices and service delivery aligned to tikanga.
• Strengthen relationships across Ngāti Awa and the wider sector.
• Lead as a key representative with iwi, hapū, community partners and sector stakeholders.

Job description

Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services seeks a senior cultural leader to guide our organisation through its next chapter and uphold te ao Māori in every decision.

You will act as a key representative with iwi, hapū, marae and government agencies, advise the CEO on tikanga and strategic direction, and strengthen relationships across Ngāti Awa and the wider Māori sector, with scope for wānanga, te reo initiatives and professional development.