Chief Advisor Maori - Wellington, New Zealand - New Zealand GovernmentChief Advisor Máori: Strategic Leader for Climate ActionProvide strategic leadership, cultural advice and guidance to the Commission to ensure we are positioned to deliver our responsibilities to support the Crown-Máori relationship and te âo Máori.Be an influential leader within our executive team, shaping the future of climate action with a focus on the effects on iwi and Máori.Lead and support Commission staff to engage with iwi and Máori, upholding Tikanga and recognising the Crown - Máori relationship.Provide strategic oversight of the work being done to embed te âo Máori; te reo Máori, tikanga, kawa, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi into the way we do things at the Commission.Build deep and meaningful relationships to engage iwi and Máori and provide expert advice on Máori worldviews on our work programmes making a tangible difference in Aotearoa New Zealand.Join the Commission as we expand our efforts from primarily mitigation to a comprehensive approach that includes adaptation, the national climate risk assessment, and monitoring the country's progress on climate action.Be part of this exciting transition as we take on our expanded work program as set out in the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA).Build and maintain relationships with iwi, hapú and whànau and support the Chief Executive to ensure the voices of Máori are strong and heard in our advice on climate adaptation and mitigation.Support the Chief Executive to grow the cultural capability within the Commission and support the executive leadership team to develop and implement a Te Tiriti o Waitangi statement, framework and action plan to support the Commission in meeting its commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Extensive knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with the ability to bring the essence and intentions of Te Tiriti to life in a way that is relevant for today.Máori leadership experience and ability to work with and influence senior leaders and decision-makers to achieve organisational objectives, including in supporting the Máori - Crown relationship.Established networks across and within iwi, Máori and government.The gravitas and resilience required to develop a high-profile presence to represent the Climate Change Commission effectively.Exemplary stakeholder engagement and demonstrated ability and mana to influence and lead at a system level.Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including understanding different stakeholder's motivations and the ability to influence and persuade.Demonstrated high levels of integrity.Experience mentoring people within the organisation and sector and/or leading the development of technical capability.A competitive salary range of $217,448 to $255,822 per annum pro-rata.We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy early if we find a suitable applicant.
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