• Transformational partnering with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga
• Lead the co-design and implementation of innovative initiatives
• Contribute to leading-edge Tiriti partnership outcomes for the Waitaha takiwā

Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā! He tūranga hirahira tēnei mā tētahi tangata mātau ki te ao Māori, mā tētahi tangata kaingākau ki te hononga Tiriti, ā, ki te mahi ngātahi me ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.  Waihoki, e manawawera ana ki te whakatinana i ngā wawata, ko te noho rangapū e ai ki ngā Papatipu Rūnanga me te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha, tēnā tonoa mai.

Contribute to strengthening our Tiriti partnership through delivery excellence

As Kaihautū Whakahaere, you will be a key link within Environment Canterbury, connecting across the organisation to ensure the aspirations of our Tiriti partnership are realised.  You’ll have a key role in establishing systems to ensure delivery of partnership expectations and commitments.  You will have highly developed relationship expertise, the ability to navigate nuances of developing partnership, to be innovative and provide expert advice.  This role suits a person who is highly competent in te ao Māori, analytical and able to deliver on action that adds value to our Tiriti partnership.

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.  

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive. 

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This senior role will play a significant part in the Pou Whakahaere and wider Tumu Herenga team, providing high quality, innovative advice and aimed at delivering on our Tiriti partnership aspirations. 

You’ll work closely with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, partners and colleagues within the organisation to ensure projects, initiatives and deliverables are executed and deliver on the outcomes that contribute to being a Tiriti partner of excellence.

In this role you will:

• Lead the co-design of high quality, kaupapa Māori-aligned, Tiriti partnership implementation and delivery advice
• Actively collaborate with Papatipu Rūnanga, government agencies, iwi and stakeholders to develop and deliver innovative initiatives that advance Tiriti partnership
• Develop and maintain strong relationships to build trusting partnerships within the Tumu Herenga team, organisation and with Tiriti partners
• Provide trusted and expert technical advice to senior leaders and the Executive team
• Strengthen organisational capability to contribute to being a Tiriti partner of excellence

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’ll have highly developed capability in relationship management, especially in te ao Māori, with the ability to translate this skill into design, quantifiable actions and deliverables.  Working in collaboration and cohesively with colleagues and partners in unfamiliar and/or complex situations, through to solutions, is just part of the experience you bring.   You’ll also have:

• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its role in government and/or policy development context
• Highly developed qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, coupled with problem solving and solutions focus
• Proven experience and ability in negotiation and influencing
• Capability in innovation, design and implementation of partnership initiatives
• Evidence of being pono and tika, bringing your authentic contribution to the team

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in senior, leadership or advisory roles related to partnership and delivery
• Strong knowledge and commitment to te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• Experience in working with whānau/hapū/iwi and/or Māori communities
• A strong understanding of the context of Ngāi Tahu/Kāi Tahu and the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga within the Waitaha takiwā
• A relevant qualification in (for example) Māori development, business development, innovation, or demonstrated applied knowledge and experience
• Strong public sector experience

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

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. 

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Dallas Seymour 027 308 9338

Applications close on Sunday, 16 November.  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 when 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.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can