Māori Outcomes Lead

Auckland Council; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council seeks a passionate and strategic leader for the role of Māori Outcomes Lead within Group Finance. You will drive Māori outcomes aligned with the Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau framework across the Council Group, partnering with senior leaders to deliver impactful, wellbeing-focused initiatives.

You will leverage te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to influence major plans and programmes, including the Long-term and Annual Plans, while building strong relationships with iwi,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in complex, cross-sector environments.
• Strong strategic mindset with delivery focus.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and steering committees.
• Experience engaging with iwi and mana whenua is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders ensuring Māori outcomes are embedded in initiatives.
• Influence and guide directorate projects to align with Māori priorities.
• Support Long-term Plan and Annual Plan development and delivery.
• Collaborate with Ngā Mātārae on organisation-wide Māori outcomes initiatives.
• Drive interdepartmental partnerships to ensure cohesive, strategic outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Job description

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AucklanTe Kaunihera is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and strategic leader to take on the role of Māori Outcomes Lead within the Group Finance directorate. In this pivotal position, you will lead the delivery of Māori outcomes, ensuring alignment with the Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau framework and Māori wellbeing priorities. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership teams across the Council Group to drive initiatives that foster Māori success and ensure Māori communities thrive across Tāmaki Makaurau. This is a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change and play a key role in shaping strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and support to the Group Chief Financial Officer, General Managers for Group Finance, Ngā Mātārae, and their respective leadership teams, ensuring the effective integration of Māori outcomes within all key initiatives.
• Influence and guide directorate initiatives, ensuring they align with Māori priorities.
• Support the organisation to deliver key processes such as the Long-term Plan and the Annual Plan.
• Support General Managers to develop and deliver their Achieving Māori Outcomes plans.
• Collaborate with Ngā Mātārae on organisation-wide Māori outcomes projects and programmes, ensuring coherence and strategic alignment across all initiatives.

You are a proven leader with extensive experience in complex, cross-sectoral environments. With a deep understanding of Māori governance principles, te ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you have a strong track record of managing multi-faceted, high-impact projects within the public sector. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, coupled with your skill in navigating complex political landscapes, enables you to drive successful Māori outcomes. You possess exceptional project management and planning skills, along with a strategic mindset and the resilience needed to deliver results effectively. Expertise in finance and accounting is not required, though it would be an advantageous asset.

Expertise in finance and accounting is not required, although it would be an advantage. Experience working with large property portfolio organisations would be beneficial, particularly where this has included developing strong partnerships and engagement with iwi and mana whenua.You have strong commercial acumen and can work strategically to influence key decision-makers, fostering partnerships that deliver mutually beneficial outcomes for Māori and Auckland Council.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a leadership team dedicated to advancing Māori outcomes within Auckland Council through Ngā Mātārae, as well as being part of the leadership team for Group Finance. You’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where you can bring your ideas to the forefront. This role allows you to influence high-level strategic decisions, driving meaningful change and shaping the future of Māori wellbeing across Tāmaki Makaurau.

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

Please reach out to me at ***********@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have questions.

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.