Mo Tenei Turanga Mahi | About the RoleAs part of the EIT | Te Pukenga Executive Leadership team the Poutahi - Executive Director Maori will lead and implement Maori student success strategic initiatives striving towards Te Tiriti o Waitangi Excellence. The Poutahi - Executive Director Maori is accountable for the strategic leadership of Maori-Crown Relations and Te Tiriti o Waitangi excellence within and for EIT ensuring; institutional governance, management and operations give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; Maori are recognised as critical partners in regional social, environmental, and economic development; and EIT responds to the needs of and improve outcomes for learners, whanau, hapu, iwi, and employers. The appointing salary for this role will be between $195,000 up to $220,000, dependent on skills and experience.The Pouarahi Maori – Executive Director Maori is based in our EIT | Te Pukenga reporting to the Executive Director – Rohe Rua and will be responsible for: · Providing expertise within the executive team on matters impacting on Maori tertiary achievement and work collaboratively with executive leaders to develop options for strategic responses.· Providing leadership within the executive team and broader EIT leadership to improve and enhance the integration of tikanga and te reo in the everyday leadership of EIT.· Leading EIT's capability growth, to lift understanding and respond effectively to the needs of Maori and iwi within EIT communities. He korero mou| About you· Proven thought leadership and strategic advisory experience, particularly in the context of establishing a Tiriti o Waitangi honouring organisation and creating system change for Maori. · Demonstrated experience in operationalising strategies and frameworks, developing business plans, and managing risks and operational and strategic issues. · Experience in advocating and leading the inclusion and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi practices, advocating the use of te reo, tikanga and matauranga Maori in the workplace. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.For more information please view the Position Description below.Mo Matou | About usEIT a business division of Te Pukenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.EIT | Te Pukenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our region (including Maori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.Me pehea te tono | How to apply As a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pukenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply prior to 10 May 2024. We will be assessing all applications as we receive them and if we find that your application is one we wish to discuss further with you, we may contact you before the closing date of this advertisement. This position is part of current change process underway for Te Pukenga, as such therefore affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
