Māori Cultural Advisor

Ngāti Awa te toki, te tangatanga i te rā, te ngohengohe i te wai

Over the years, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (otherwise known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services) has evolved into a leading iwi provider of health, social, employment and more recently, Kāinga Māori development services.

Following two decades of valued cultural leadership and service, we are seeking a successor to continue this important kaupapa and help guide us through our next chapter.

Mai i te korenga ki te ao mārama, mai i te ao mārama ki te mana motuhake

As Te Poutiriao ō Tūwarea - Cultural Advisor, you will provide cultural leadership, strategic guidance, and trusted advice to our Chief Executive, leadership team, kaimahi, and key stakeholders. Mā tēnei tūranga e ārahi kia ū tonu ā tātou mahi ki tō tātou Ngāti Awatanga, ki ngā tikanga Māori, me ngā whanonga pono o Te Pou Mataaho.

Ngā kawenga:

• Act as a key representative with iwi, hapū, marae, community partners, government agencies, and sector stakeholders setting a strong example for the entire organisation.
• Advise the CE and senior leaders on tikanga, cultural risk, and strategic direction.
• Strengthen and maintain trusted relationships across Ngāti Awa and the wider sector.
• Ensure organisational policies, practices, and service delivery remain aligned to tikanga Māori and Te Pou Mataaho.
• Lead cultural capability development through wānanga, mentoring, training, and te reo Māori initiatives ensuring a deep understanding and commitment to our cultural framework.
• Support engagement processes including pōwhiri, tangihanga, mihi whakatau, hui, karakia, and wānanga.

Ko te kai ā te Rangatira, he kōrero. Ko te tohu o te Rangatira, he manaaki

We're seeking someone with a strong grounding in te ao Māori, trusted relationships within our communities, and the ability to confidently represent our organisation.

Ōu pūkenga me ōu tikanga:

• Strong knowledge of Ngāti Awa history, whakapapa, tikanga, kawa, future aspirations and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated capability in providing cultural leadership and advice.
• Proven experience in cultural capability training, including implementing and delivering engaging sessions.
• Fluent in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, with a deep understanding of te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori.
• The ability to navigate confidently between iwi, hapū, community and government environments.
• Trusted relationships and networks across Ngāti Awa and the wider Māori sector.
• A sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Embodies manaakingtanga, whanungatanga, taumatatanga, kaitiakitanga in your daily practice.

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu

You'll have the opportunity to utilise and grow your skills, share your expertise, and continue your professional development through our Te Pou Mataaho wānanga and other learning opportunities. We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a range of staff benefits and wellbeing supports, subject to eligibility. Explore the opportunities available and build a rewarding career with us.

Nau mai, Haere mai.

If your values, vision, and passion align with our kaupapa, and you are committed to strengthening Ngāti Awatanga and cultural leadership, tēnā tukuna mai tō tono. For information visit our website at https://www.tetohuoteora.org.nz. Applications close 15 September 2026.

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