Champion, interpret and apply cultural practices internally and with iwi, hapu and other key stakeholders.Flexibility to be based at one of our campuses in the Auckland or Northland regions.Salary $102,145-$153,217 plus benefits.Mo matou | About usAs a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, 'tauira success' is our mission and 'whanau transformation through education' is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Maori culture and values.Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whanau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whanau:Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.Free car parking at our main campuses.Mo tenei mahi | About this jobReporting to Te Ngira Kotuitui, this newly created position is an opportunity for you to strengthen and uphold the integrity and advancement of Tikanga Maori and Ahuatanga Maori within Te Wananga o Aotearoa.Reflecting your level of responsibility and importance, this position will be an active member of the Tumatakahuki leadership team in Te Ihu.
You'll be looked upon to lead and guide tikanga within the takiwa, ensuring all interactions involving kaimahi and key TWoA stakeholders are carried out appropriately, and Maori values and philosophies are embedded within key functions, engagements, and decision-making processes.Day to day, the Aukaha Te Aho Tui Tikanga will support the interpretation and application of cultural practices in iwi and community engagements, ensuring that our operations, culture, and relationships, reflect the diversity of korero, Matauranga, and tikanga specific to regions within each takiwa.
As a result, these positions act as key conduits between Iwi, Hapu, Marae, the community, and TWoA planners and leaders.
Mou | About youSuccess in delivering similar objectives as those outlined above would be ideal.
Strong, existing relationships with iwi and hapu in the takiwa would be a real advantage OR experience in treaty negotiations and policy development.Written and spoken fluency in te reo Maori.The ability to build credibility and rapport easily with others is essential, leading to last relationships and the ability to influence.
Experience blending te ao Maori with the operational needs of a business will be key.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai!
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