Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato District which covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). The district is rich in natural resources, wilderness reserves, natural resources, native bush reserves, lush farmland and stunning west coast beaches.Our head office is based in Ngaaruawaahia, just 15 minutes from Hamilton. You've got the benefits of an easy commute, free parking, work-life balance and the chance to hit the Hakarimata ranges on your lunch break.At Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato you will find a welcoming and inclusive workplace that supports, challenges and encourages you to stay continually ahead of the game.About this role:A rare and exciting new opportunity for a role in our Maaori Partnerships team has come about and we are excited to offer you the chance to be part of not only this great team working across our district, but also a great organisation. This critical role will be responsible for leading and empowering teams in the strengthening of partnerships with Maaori. We have a strong desire within our organisation for this change and it is important that all applicants understand we are at the beginning of this journey.What I doYou will work alongside our Executive Manager- Maaori Partnerships fostering strategic relationships and strengthening connections across the local district including those with iwi, communities, happu and marae. You will attend regular meetings and forums maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, while connecting in with different governments to build partnerships and help identify or implement opportunities. You will be providing high quality advice to internal and external stakeholders and be the main point of contact.In this role you will work closely with staff at all levels, using your confident communication style, ability to inspire action and great relationship skills to successfully progress the development of People Leaders and the Executive Leadership Team. You will support the Executive Manager - Maaori Partnerships in the development of a strategic framework for how the council will work with iwi and other community groups now and into the future. This role requires a person with tenacity and a passion to bring our vision to life.What I bring?The successful candidate will have five plus years' experience in a similar role or at an advisory level. You will have well developed networks, credibility and relationships with iwi, marae, hapuu, particularly within Waikato, Te Nehenehenui and Hauraki. It is important to have a commitment to Te Ao Maaori and be able to promote tikanga and Te Reo Maaori. We are looking for someone that has strong team building, interpersonal, presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead and influence others. We would prefer someone that has knowledge of and experience in collaborative leadership, collective impact, co-ordination and facilitation. It is essential to have the knowledge, or a willingness to gain an appreciation, of te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ture Whaimana.This role would include travelling around the district and therefore we require the candidate to have a clean drivers licence and willingness to drive council vehicles.Why join our team?We offer a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities within the role and as part of our strategic cultural initiatives that see us making this a great place to work. We are becoming a learning organisation and encourage self-led learners to apply. As we learn and develop as individuals and as an organisation we know we are contributing positively and with impact on the growth and success of the Waikato District.We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes alcohol and drug testing.Do you want to be a key contributor to our change? If so, we would love to hear from you!Application
