Job Description
Māori Advisor – Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa (SSPA)
Mō mātou | About us
Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa (SSPA) is a collective, inclusive membership-based organisation representing over 230 non-profit, community-based social service organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to strengthening the social sector through advocacy, learning, relationships and leadership.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
As Māori Advisor, you will provide cultural leadership and analytical support from a te ao Māori perspective, advancing SSPA’s strategic plan and kaupapa Māori across the organisation. You will tautoko our co-governance model and ensure we operate in line with tikanga Māori. A key part of this role is coordinating our Māori caucus, including its work programme.
You will lead engagement with Māori membership and key partners and build a strategic network of Māori/iwi/hapu leaders and kaupapa Māori social service providers. Bringing a deep knowledge of tikanga Māori, te ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you will contribute to policy development, advocacy, and initiatives that support Māori wellbeing and participation in social services.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are passionate about advancing Māori aspirations and have:
- In-depth knowledge of te ao Māori and competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, especially Māori.
- Applied understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the social services context.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Arts, Economics, Law, or a related field.
Ngā painga | What we offer
- Full-time role (part-time considered, minimum 30 hours/week)
- Based in Thorndon, Wellington (remote locations considered for the right candidate)
- Opportunity to shape kaupapa Māori policy and advocacy at a national level
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
Me pēhea te tono | To apply
For more information including a copy of the job description contact Awhina Kanohi at Niche Recruitment on 027 484 9939 or email Awhina.kanohi@nicherecruitment.co.nz
To apply, submit your covering letter and CV by 5pm Wed 19th November.