Summer Project Assistant - Te Arawa Partnerships (Nov 2025)

Support the Te Arawa Partnerships team at Rotorua Lakes Council, contributing to bicultural engagement and community-focused initiatives.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include :

• Supporting the Te Arawa Partnerships team in building strong relationships between Rotorua Lakes Council and Te Arawa as mana whenua.
• Assisting in recognising and protecting Te Arawa’s cultural, environmental, and economic interests, particularly in lake and land management.
• Providing support for cultural advice and direction to ensure Te Arawa’s wairua, tikanga, and kawa are reflected in Council planning and decision-making.
• Aiding in meaningful engagement with iwi and hapū on key initiatives and strategies.
• Supporting the Te Amorangi Unit in leading kaupapa such as Reo Māori and tikanga learning, noho marae, and pōhiri.
• Assisting with the coordination of events and celebrations, including Matariki and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
• Contributing to embedding bicultural values across Council operations and ensuring Te Arawa’s voice shapes collective decision-making.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

Compensation & Benefits

Training & Development

Career Progression

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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