Māori Outcomes Strategy Lead

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a strategic Māori Outcomes Lead to drive the integration of Māori wellbeing and outcomes across the Council Group Finance and Ngā Mātārae teams.

The role focuses on aligning initiatives with Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, delivering key planning processes, and building strong partnerships with iwi and mana whenua to foster Māori thriving in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in complex, cross‑sector environments.
• Strong understanding of Māori governance principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Proven ability to lead strategy and planning for Māori outcomes.
• Experience in public sector or local government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the Group CFO and leadership teams, ensuring the integration of Māori outcomes across key initiatives.
• Influence and guide directorate initiatives to align with Māori priorities.
• Support Long-term Plan and Annual Plan delivery.
• Support General Managers to develop and deliver Achieving Māori Outcomes plans.
• Collaborate with Ngā Mātārae on organisation-wide Māori outcomes projects and programmes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Māori governance

Te ao Māori knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Project management

Cross-sector collaboration

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a strategic Māori Outcomes Lead to drive the integration of Māori wellbeing and outcomes across the Council Group Finance and Ngā Mātārae teams.

The role focuses on aligning initiatives with Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, delivering key planning processes, and building strong partnerships with iwi and mana whenua to foster Māori thriving in Tāmaki Makaurau.