Kaitohu Matua Senior Advisor TKM-PTM

Expression of interest

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it’s not actually about us at all.  It’s about the people and communities we serve.  Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity.  We’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the team

Piki Te Mauri is an iwi-led attendance and engagement service delivered by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. Our kaupapa is grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and mana motuhake, supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to reconnect with education in ways that honour identity, culture, and lived experience.

We work alongside kura, whānau, and community partners to remove barriers to attendance and wellbeing, and to create pathways that uplift the mauri of our rangatahi.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

We are on the hunt for a Senior Advisor

As a Kaitohu Matua – Senior Advisor, you will lead strategic relationships to support system-level responses to attendance barriers. This includes building trusted partnerships with government, education, and community organisations. providing expertise and guidance to the team, advocate for prevention, innovation, and integrated support while positioning the Piki Te Mauri model within wider service systems.

You will:

·       Build trusting relationships with key kaupapa partners

·       Support whānau-led plans to re-engage in education

·       Work collaboratively with kura, agencies, and community services

·       Advocate for rangatahi within education and support systems

·       Contribute to iwi-led, strengths-based solutions grounded in kaupapa Māori

Please note that this roles require a full New Zealand drivers licence.

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the roles, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in supporting whānau is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa.  Of course, you’ll be well practiced with/in

·       Experience working in attendance, education, social services, or community-based organisations

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Understanding of kaupapa Māori organisations or iwi-led service delivery

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people.  The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:

·       Work / Life Balance;

·       Modern environment with friendly team;

·       Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;

·       Commitment to professional development;

·       The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.

Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Calisa Hippolite on 0223404401