Mana Whenua Engagement Coordinator

Te Whakapakari Tahi I Tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships between local councils and Māori communities? Hawke's Bay Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Mana Whenua Engagement Coordinator to play a crucial role in our Māori Partnerships Group.

In this pivotal position, you will:

• Support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects following Cyclone Gabrielle.
• Act as a key connector between IPMO Communications, project teams, and mana whenua groups.
• Facilitate effective engagement and ensure mana whenua entities are informed throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with tangata whenua and local communities

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You are a motivated professional who understands the critical importance of meaningful engagement between local government and Māori communities. Your approach is characterized by a deep respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a genuine commitment to supporting tangata whenua perspectives.

With exceptional communication skills and a strategic mindset, you excel at building strong relationships across diverse groups. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder interactions with cultural sensitivity and professional grace sets you apart.

Key strengths include:

• A natural talent for establishing trust and rapport with community members and organizational leaders
• Proactive approach to project coordination and communication
• Fluency in translating complex information into clear, accessible language

If you see yourself as a bridge-builder who can support meaningful collaboration and drive positive community outcomes, we want to hear from you

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $71,820 and $79,800 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We offer a range of benefits including (but not limited to)

• Limited income protection and life insurance policies  
• Flexible working policy - the autonomy and trust to work flexibly/work some days from home
• A strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives

To see a full list of our benefits please visit our website: https://www.hbrc.govt.nz/our-council/careers/working-with-us/

 We value diversity and as such we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status although applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand. HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close 17 January 2024 but we may contact candidates for interviews as we go, so please apply today.

View the job description here.

Please apply via Seek. If you have any questions about the role please feel free to email recruitment@hbrc.govt.nz.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

19 December 2024

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