Regional Advisor Māori Partnerships at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 He aha te kai ō te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero - What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication.

The Māori Partnership group plays a significant role in delivering on our Hōkai Rangi strategy.  It does this by supporting transformational change and guiding the Department's approach to its work through the provision of advice on strategic policy and research.  Our key focus is working to strengthen our relationships with Māori and other Government agencies to improve outcomes with, and for, Māori.  

Ngā kawenga | About the role

As part of this team, the role of Regional Adviser Māori Partnerships has a clear focus on the creation, development and maintenance of critical relationships with iwi Māori and other key Māori stakeholders.

The role will also provide support and cultural advice to leadership and frontline teams across Ara Poutama.  The regional advisory team are also the first point of call for staff regarding best practice in terms of making meaningful contact with iwi and Māori provider groups.

Key accountabilities of the role will include:

• Creating greater opportunities for mana whenua and iwi Māori to have functional relationships & collaborative roles with our Prisons and Community Corrections Services.
• To facilitate and promote iwi/mana whenua and kaitiaki as primary providers of cultural advice and support within the Southern Region.
• Maintaining, progressing, and developing relationships and networks with mana whenua, Kaiwhakamana and key Māori organisations including rūnanga, kaumatua, and iwi/hapū based groups.
• To champion Hōkai Rangi (The Departments Strategy) across all areas of the business arms of Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
• Implement and drive our Māori Partnership Framework.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• The demonstrated ability to effectively operate within Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Hurihuri and have the core skills and agility to facilitate effective collaboration with iwi, hapū and kaitiaki.
• A good awareness of current justice sector trends and issues including the social and political environment of Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
• A strong commitment to Hōkai Rangi and the vision of Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
• Strong, proven relationship management skills and a natural flair for networking. 
• Experience working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Some experience using relationship management technology is advantageous.

Travel is a requirement of the role.

There is flexibility as to where the role is located in the Southern Region, however, the successful applicant must be able to travel.    

A full driver licence is required.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid-point of the salary range is $89,210 and the full range (85%-120%) is $75,829 - $107,052. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. 

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. 

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisations values.

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.  All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

This role is also available as a fixed term opportunity.

For any queries about the role please contact Nikki Schwass on 027 458 7880 or email nicola.schwass@corrections.govt.nz

Applications Close Wednesday 17th August. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.