Are you passionate about weaving the rich tapestry of Māori knowledge, language, and culture into the fabric of community sport and recreation?
As the Kaihonohono Māori, you will play a crucial role in fostering strategic relationships and strengthening connections with Māori communities and organisations through engagement that reflects the values of tika, pono and aroha.
- Understanding iwi/hapū of the Bay of Plenty.
- Reporting through to the CEO.
- Based in Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatāne.
- Empower communities through sport, recreation, physical activity, and play.
Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?
Tēnā koutou rau rangatira. E whakamihi atu ana i roto i ngā āhuatanga o te wā.
E tika ana me mātua aro ki ō tatou tini aituā kua huri ki tua o te ārai e kore e wareware i a tātou i muri nei. Rātou kei ngā whetū ki a rātou, tātou te whakamahuetanga ki a tātou.
Nō reira koutou mā, titiro mai ki tēnei pānui. Pēnā kei a koe ngā pūkenga hāngai e pā ana ki tēnei tūranga o te mahi, tono mai, tukua mai ō kōrero hei tirohanga atu mā mātou.
Ka mutu, te tūmanako kia huri mai te Kaihanga ki te ārahi i a tātou ki te tika, ki te pono, huri noa, huri noa tēnā koutou katoa.
For 25 years, Sport Bay of Plenty has been at the forefront of promoting physical activity and wellness within the community. They are driven by a mission to enrich lives through sport, recreation, physical activity, and play - aiming for a future where more people are more active, more often. Sport Bay of Plenty is committed to integrating the aspirations of Māori within their organisational goals, as they strive to achieve better outcomes for all.
Te āhua o Te Tūrunga - The nature of the position
The Kaihonohono Māori - Strategic Māori Relationships Lead has been created to enable and lead Sport Bay of Plenty’s commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to uphold, strengthen and build relationships with Māori community stakeholders and partners.
Ensuring the aspirations of Māori are honoured and valued, the role will incorporate identifying and building authentic relationships with the many iwi, hapū, funders and kaupapa Māori organisations within the Bay of Plenty that Sport Bay of Plenty could work with. You will seek to establish and build relationships that support better outcomes for Māori whilst developing a shared vision for Māori physical activity. The position will ensure Māori perspectives, opinions, and voices are equitably represented in the future planning, policy, and strategy of physical activity across the Bay of Plenty.
This pivotal position will provide key support to the senior leadership team in understanding and providing for Māori and will support the embedding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in strategic planning, organisational practice, and shared outcomes.
Enabling staff to understand and to build relationships with kaupapa Māori organisations, you will further ensure content and marketing practice presented to the community, correctly reflects Aotearoa New Zealand and our dual heritage with equitable representation of Mātauranga Māori and te reo me ōna tikanga.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako - Essential skills/experiences for the role.
Skills, knowledge, and experience required for application include:
- A fluent speaker of Te Reo me ōna tikanga.
- Experience to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders through advocacy, negotiation, and collaboration alongside the ability to influence, persuade and inspire others.
- Passionate about the role of sport recreation and play and its role in overall wellness.
- Previous experience in strategy creation and operational delivery.
- Significant experience in strategy development and/or community development, and operational frameworks.
- The skill set to facilitate collaboration and capability building across the sector.
- Expert in strategy build and operationalisation of delivery frameworks.
- Strong networks within the Bay of Plenty region.
- Knowledge of mātauranga, and practical application of principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- A degree in a relevant field (planning, policy, management, or Māori discipline) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of council planning and processes, and Sport NZ strategic direction and policy would be highly desirable.
Te Tono - How to apply.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead positive change, we would love to hear from you. You'll be part of a dedicated and supportive work environment and team that values integrity, inclusivity, and passion.
To apply, or to enquire further in confidence contact Heather Walker for a confidential conversation now on (09) 632 1108 or email your up-dated CV and covering letter through to [email protected]
Job description
Applications close on: Monday 18 March at 5.00pm.
