• Enable the strengthening of Tiriti partnership capability and capacity
• Fixed term 18 months part-time | Flexible work environment
• Making a meaningful contribution - mō tātau, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei

Kōrero mō te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | About Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury is the Regional Council for the largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to working in partnership with mana whenua, Ngāi Tahu, to protect the health of our environment and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

Our mahi focuses on the delivery of three core services to the Waitaha Canterbury community: (Environmental Regulation and Protection; Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards; and Public Transport) and we are guided by our strategic pou of:

• Putting the community and our customers at the heart of everything we do
• Growing our relationship with mana whenua into a true partnership
• Maturing our governance model and understanding of our political environment
• Removing pain for our people (and customers) by improving our systems and processes

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We have a part time (negotiable up to 30 hours), fixed term (18 months) opportunity for a talented technical leader at a Principal level to provide strategic advice for systems, protocols and process improvements to strengthen Tiriti partnership capacity and capability across the Communications and Engagement group. 

This role is fixed term to enable a review and refresh of how the Council values, applies, and includes te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori across all of Council’s communications and engagement work. 

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new and exciting - to share your talents and experience to lead change initiatives in the communications and engagement space in alignment with the organisation’s strategic change initiative, Tuia Te Herenga.

Mōu │ About You

You’ll be a strong and confident communicator with a high level of competency and fluency in te reo me ōna tikanga Māori. You’ll have an appetite for driving strengths-based approaches and innovative solutions to issues and challenges, and you will be committed to advancing effective systems change to strengthen Tiriti partnership capability.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience    

You’ll have a tertiary qualification in communications, Māori or indigenous leadership, systems change, public relations, business innovation, or another relevant discipline.

• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by a friendly and professional approach and the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse range of people and organisations is essential
• Strong networking, influencing and relationship building skills with an ability to bring together diverse groups in complex or sensitive situations to reach desired conclusions and outcomes
• Professional bilingual writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and audience to ensure a high level of accuracy and appropriate messaging across a variety of mediums is a must

Demonstrated ability to work with Ngāi Tahu whānau, hapū and iwi with an active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga and kawa as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tahu. A commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience incorporating whānau, hapū and iwi Māori perspectives into work programmes is also an advantage.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our values underpin everything we do and we are privileged to be working with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu throughout the takiwā of Waitaha. We're on a journey to become a Tiriti partner of excellence, including incorporating mātauranga Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop or maintain capability in this area and encourage our people to embrace kaupapa Māori approaches, mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori in our daily work.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

For a confidential kōrerorero about this role, please contact Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe - 021 2800 898.

Applications close on Sunday, 6 April.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required if relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Hours of work – Fixed term 18 months - part-time up to 30 hours (negotiable)
Location – Environment Canterbury Offices – 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can