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Pou Oranga Projects / Whanau Voice Lead - Rotorua

Talent IDRotorua, NZ

21 days ago

Job description

About Te Taura Ora o Waiariki

Te Taura Ora ō Waiariki is the legislated Te Arawa Iwi Māori Partnership Board for Rotorua and surrounding areas. Established in the Pae Ora Act (2022), the organisation represents local Māori perspectives on health needs and aspirations, monitors health sector performance, and influences the design and delivery of health services to Te Arawa. Through their work, they seek to improve hauora outcomes and ensure the voice and aspirations of Te Arawa are realised.

Te Kōwhiringa / The Opportunities

We have two exciting permanent opportunities based in Rotorua for passionate individuals to join our small, dedicated team working at the heart of iwi-Māori leadership.

Pou Oranga - Projects - Lead and manage key projects from our annual workplan that give effect to the Board's Strategic Plan, coordinating the full project lifecycle while ensuring all initiatives are grounded in Te Ao Māori and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Whānau Voice Lead - Lead and deliver our Whānau Voice programme, ensuring whānau perspectives are heard, honoured, and embedded into health system design and decision making through culturally safe and mana-enhancing engagement.

Both roles offer the opportunity to make a real difference in systems that impact our people, working in a supportive and whānau-oriented environment where your knowledge and voice are respected.

Ngā Haepapa Matua / Key Responsibilities include

Pou Oranga Projects :

Leading and managing key projects that reflect our vision for hauora Māori
Building trusted relationships with Iwi, Hapū, Māori providers and regional partners
Coordinating project lifecycle from planning through to evaluation
Embedding Te Tiriti principles and equity throughout project design

Whānau Voice Lead :

Leading design, implementation and management of the Whānau Voice programme

Coordinating contractors and engagement activities to ensure quality delivery

Facilitating hui, wānanga and community engagement events

Ensuring whānau insights inform health system change

Tohu me te wheako / Qualifications & Experience

Proven project management experience in health, social services, or kaupapa Māori settings (2-4+ years)

Strong cultural competency and demonstrated experience managing Iwi Māori relationships

Excellent communication and relationship management skills with ability to engage respectfully with Māori communities

Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to Māori health equity

Relevant tertiary qualification in project management, business, health, Māori development or related field

Te reo Māori capability an advantage but not essential

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