Māori Community Development Coordinator
Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga is a Ngāti Kahungunu mandated, kaupapa Māori values-based health and social services organisation providing services to our community along the East Coast of the North Island. Our health, social, education and community development teams have been working successfully for whanau for over 37 years.
We are seeking a Māori Community Development (MCD) Coordinator to join our Te Manaaki Taiao team (Environment and Māori Community Development)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and organised person to take the next step in their career. This role will suit a variety of applicants. You may be early in your career and looking to upskill with guidance from our highly knowledgeable leaders. Or you might already be a project coordination superstar who will hit the ground running and make their mark.
The MCD Coordinator’s role is responsible for providing project, logistical and general coordination support for the Te Kaihautū across the whole Te Manaaki Taiao development portfolio. This means being involved with the important work happening in our Māori communities and supporting their development.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support consultation processes and protocols for engaging with Māori communities.
- Coordinate and manage schedules, information dissemination, and logistics for Te Rūnanganui o Heretaunga (TRoH) collective marae and representatives, including hui and working groups.
- Ensure a Māori perspective is integrated into community programs and plans.
- Support marae, hapū, and iwi capability-building initiatives, projects, partnerships, and funding applications, including the Heretaunga Science Wānanga for rangatahi.
- Organize Ture Paewhenua workshops for Heretaunga Marae Hapū Hāpori to enhance their understanding of legislation and processes for resource management.
- Coordinate specialist advice for Local and Regional Authorities and other agencies on Māori community issues.
- Gather and coordinate research for Te Manaaki Taiao that informs policy and Treaty of Waitangi application in accordance with relevant legislation.
- Assist Te Takawaenga in engaging Local and Regional LTA project teams with Marae/ Hapū/ Iwi, as needed.
- Participate in preparing and reviewing key strategic planning documents impacting Māori communities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree or relevant qualification in fields such as Law, Māori Studies, or Social Sciences.
- Knowledge of administration processes and computer skills.
- Understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Experience working effectively with Māori organisations and government agencies.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to achievement and professionalism.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- We offer a warm whānau focused work environment with a wide variety of benefits. Here are just a few:
- Kaupapa Māori organisation
- Regular Kapa haka and waiata
- All staff meeting and Karakia every morning
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Birthday leave
- Workplace wellness programme
- Days earnt off work
- Fun staff activities
- Māori Genuine Progress Indicator (MGPI) Training
- Workplace development
This role is a permanent, full time position, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
Please include a CV and a cover letter with your application.
Please don’t delay as we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Applications close 6 May 2024