Overview
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About the Role
This is a newly created full-time role that will advise and support the Pou Rautaki section with technical relationship management support and advice to effectively progress Tiriti partnership engagement, and coordination and facilitation support to partnership interfaces and forums.
Responsibilities
- Experienced relationship manager to fulfil Tiriti partnership commitments
- Contributing to a strong Tiriti responsive team to support the Tumu Herenga
- Making a meaningful contribution - mō tātau, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei
About You / Qualifications
5+ years’ experience working with key mana whenua partners in a political environment, preferably within large, complex, or regulated organisations.Demonstrated experience working with mana whenua to provide engagement advice and support while building and maintaining key relationships.A firm understanding of working within an organisation with a strong regulatory framework and ngā kaupapa taiao / Māori resource management obligations.Expert knowledge of local and central government, programme and relationship management experience and working at the political interface.Proven relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate, resolve, influence and engage at all levels.Demonstrable experience working with hapū and iwi and / or within Māori communities and an active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, kawa of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tahu. Ideally you will also bring strong knowledge of the Ngāi Tahu tribal context.Strong knowledge, competency and fluency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga Māori.A deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (and its application in a public sector environment).Experience
Relevant tertiary qualification in a related specialty or other relevant technical experience (leadership, Māori development, environmental management, local government, systems change).Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by a friendly and professional approach.Strong networking, influencing and relationship-building skills with the ability to bring together diverse groups in complex or sensitive situations to reach desired conclusions and outcomes.Working at Environment Canterbury
Our values : Kaitiakitanga (stewardship), Pononga (integrity), Manaakitanga (people first), Whanaungatanga (collaboration), Māiatanga (can do). We value diversity and strive to be Treaty partner of excellence, incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer opportunities to develop capability in kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori in daily work. Applications close on Wednesday 22 October 2025. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Job Details
Location : Christchurch, New ZealandJob Type : Permanent | Full TimeIndustries : Government Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr