Make a difference to strategic national level Maori Crown Partnerships in land transport, working with other parts of NZTA Waka Kotahi.
Play a key role in developing substantive commercial partnerships with Iwi and Maori business.
Champion the organisation's responsibility to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Maori.
Te Tuapae - System Leadership
Te Tuapae - System Leadership group acts as a trusted advisor and works with the business to set and maintain strategic direction through Te kapehu. It leads the development of strategic Crown Maori partnerships in land transport.
Te Tuapae - System Leadership uses research, analytics, evaluation, insights, and intelligence that provide evidence-based, investment direction to optimise investment decisions as well as informing central and local government's strategic direction and policy to identify mid to long term views of the land transport system.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Te Tuapae - System Leadership plays an important role in placing NZTA's strategic and national partnerships with Maori as a central part of the group's purpose.
Under the Land Transport Management Act 2003, NZTA has an obligation to provide opportunities for Maori to contribute to land transport decision-making processes and to foster the development of Maori capability.
The purpose of the Maori Crown Partnerships function is to lead the development of strategic Maori Crown Partnerships, embed NZTA's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ara Kotahi (our NZTA Maori strategy), and support positive outcomes for Maori in the land transport system.
The Pou Matua (National Manager), Maori Crown Partnerships is a key advisory and influencing role for NZTA / Waka Kotahi and central to how the organisation positions itself to strive for better outcomes for Maori and monitors the agency's progress towards this. This role will be leading the development of strategic, national level Maori Crown Partnerships embedding the agency's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ara Kotahi (NZTA's Maori strategy) and supporting positive outcomes for Maori in the land transport system.
The role will support the Te Tuapae - System Leadership Group leadership team to bring a te ao Maori view into their strategy, policy, planning, evidence, and insights work and facilitate, support and influence rangatira ki te rangatira engagement between iwi/Maori leaders and NZTA leadership.
Ko koe tenei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven in depth experience developing and implementing plans that allow for strategic partnerships with Maori and leveraging connections internally and externally to enable an organisation's leadership to engage with Iwi/Maori partners.
Experience in developing enduring commercial partnerships with Iwi/Maori business.
A high level of knowledge and experience of the aspirations and needs of Maori having built strong networks with a wide range of Maori and iwi representatives.
Experience taking a lead role in how the Crown engages in accordance with tikanga Maori.
A deep knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, its principles and how to apply it in both strategy and policy considering interests and early and appropriate engagement of iwi/Maori has been undertaken.
Deep knowledge of kaupapa Maori methodologies and frameworks and the ability to apply these across a wide range of disciplines.
Proven experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of partners and stakeholders.
Proven expertise and experience with a deep understanding of the machinery of government and its processes.
The ability to demonstrate a collective leadership style, build highly capable teams and successfully support an organisation's culture.
Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking with the ability to enable Maori perspectives to be incorporated into strategy development outcomes.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Qualifications
A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Ko wai matou | About us
At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.
Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.
Along with our other benefits, we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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