Kaitohutohu Matua Tuia | Senior Advisor Tuia Relationships

Kaitohutohu Matua Tuia | Senior Advisor Tuia Relationships

Job Type : Permanent | Full Time

Job Category : Consulting and Strategy, Government, Defence & Emergency, Program & Project Management

Experienced relationship manager to fulfil Tiriti partnership commitments

Contributing to a strong Tiriti responsive team to support the Tumu Herenga

We are a regional council responsible for managing natural resources.

We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngai Tahu to protect the environment for a sustainable future.

The region's evolving context means we will be agile and adaptive, responding to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our work is organised around three core services :

Environmental Regulation and Protection

Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards

Public Transport

This full-time role will advise and support the Pou Rautaki section with technical relationship management and coordination to progress Tiriti partnership engagement.

We seek an experienced advisor who can build and maintain key relationships.

To be successful, you will bring :

5+ years' experience working with mana whenua partners in a political environment.

Demonstrated experience providing engagement advice and support while building relationships.

Understanding of working within an organisation with a strong regulatory framework and Maori resource management obligations.

Expert knowledge of local and central government, programme and relationship management experience.

Proven relationship building and communication skills.

Demonstrable experience working with hapu and iwi and an active commitment to upholding cultural values and practices.

Deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification or technical experience in a related specialty.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups.

Strong networking, influencing, and relationship building skills.

We value diversity and a commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We offer opportunities to develop capability in te ao Maori and encourage the use of kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in daily work.

Applications close on 22 October

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

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