Education and Employment Lead

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term role.

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. And 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 The Education and Employment Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing Pātaka Toa, our Education and Employment Service in Te Tauihu. As a well-established service currently based in Porirua, we’re excited to be extending our service further across our tribal region into the Top of the South.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role Enabled by our Operations Manager Te Tauihu, the role will be responsible for wayfinding for our whānau to enhance individual, whānau, hapū and Iwi mauri ora outcomes. The role will establish, nurture and grow relationships within the education sector for the creation of a community centred service in Te Tauihu. As well as leading the creation, implementation and continuous improvement of systems and processes for the service, the Lead will effectively manage funding contracts to ensure outcome attainment in a diverse community.

The Lead role is expected to contribute to projects from end-to-end, which includes the leadership, coordination and supporting of relative projects.

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you Well, after hearing about us and about the role, 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 education and/or employment is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. Of course, you’ll be well practiced and have:

• Proven ability to motivate whānau and advocate for positive outcomes on their behalf
• Self-motivated, with excellent planning and organizational skills; and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and effectively manage changing priorities
• Experience in contributing to improving processes and systems for service efficiency.

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 Patariki Hippolite on 027 655 2970

To apply for the role please submit you CV and cover letter. Please indicate in your documentation whether you have an affiliation to Ngāti Toa to help us get to know you.