Manager Te Amorangi

Ngā pitopito kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua 

E rite ana koe ki te whakaaweawe? Ko Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua te tūāpapa e whai take ai ngā panonitanga. Nuku atu i te 500 ngā kaimahi e ngākaunui ana kia pai ake te anga whakamuatanga o te hapori o Rotorua. I te pokapū tonu o tēnei tāone tōnui e kitea nei ngā whakamīharotanga o te taiao māori, pēnei i ngā waiariki me nga ngāwhā, i a koe e whai wāhi ana pea ki te ao o te eke pahikara. Tēnā, hono mai ki tētehi kaunihera e ngākau titikaha ana ki ō mātau hononga ki ngā iwi, ki ngā hapū, ki ngā whānau, me te tikanga rua. I te whakawhanaketanga anō o Te Kōura Māwhitiwhiti ki te whakauhinga o te hui taurima rongonui o te ao e kīia nei ko Crankworx, ka whai wāhi koe ki te anga whakamuatanga o tō tātau tāone. Me tīmata tō haerenga i tō mātau taha i tēnei rangi tonu nei.

Ngā pitopito kōrero mō tēnei tūranga

Tēnā, hono mai hei Kaiwhakatere Te Amorangi: Māu tonu ngā Whakaahuatanga Tūhonotanga Whānui me ngā Hononga Māori e ārahi.

Ko tā tēnei tūranga rangatira he hautū i te āhuatanga o ngā Tūhonotanga Māori a te kaunihera e riro ai mā te kaimahi nei ngā hononga ā-iwi, ā-hapū hoki e ārahi, e whakapūmau. Hei kaiwhakahaere o Te Amorangi, ka whakaū te kopounga i ngā haepapatanga tūhonotanga o te kaunihera ki roto i ngā tukanga kaunihera, hei whakawhanake i te mahi tahi motuhenga e whai hua ai ngā hapori me ētehi atu kaunihera.

Haepapatanga Matua. Ko tā te kopounga he:

• Ārahi i tētehi kāhui pukumahi, e whai wāhi ai te reo o ngā mana whenua i te waihanganga o ngā kaupapa here me ngā whakataunga.
• Whakaū i ngā hononga kaunihera ki ngā iwi me ngā hapū, hei whakapakari i te whakapono me ngā hononga mau roa
• Hautū i ngā panonitanga pūnaha, e whakaū nei i Te Tiriti, i ngā herenga whakaturenga o te kaunihera, me ngā tirohanga Māori ki ngā āheinga kaunihera.
• Taunaki i te tuaritanga o ngā rauemi matatika, e ū ai te whai wāhitanga tauwhiro i ngā kaupapa me ngā hua e ārahina ana e te Māori.
• Whakaniko i te āheinga ahurea mā te whakaū i te māia me te māramatanga ki ngā kaimahi e tutuki ai te wāhi ki te kounga o ngā tūhonotanga.

Ko tā mātau e hiahia nei

E kimi nei Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua i tētehi mātanga e hīkaka ana ki te panoni, ki te whakaū hoki i ngā hononga ki ngā iwi me ngā hapū. Ko te whakawhiti kōrero me te whakaweawe hoki ki tōna taumata tiketike tērā e pīrangihia ana hei āta wetewete i ngā tirohanga rerekē, hei āta whakahaere hoki i ngā kōrerorero uaua. Me matatau ki ngā anga whakature—tae atu ki Te tiriti o Waitangi, ki te RMA me ngā herenga Kāwanatanga ā-hapori. Ka riro mā te kopounga āna kupu tohutohu e tuku mō ngā take whakature, mō ngā tikanga hononga, me ngā whakaritenga tūhonotanga.

Me mōhio pū te kopounga ki te whakahaere i tētehi kāhui pukumahi. Ko tāna he whakarite i ngā hōtaka, he whakarite, he whakaahua i ngā kaupapa here, he whakatūturu hoki i te whakaaweawenga o te reo o ngā mana whenua i ngā whakataunga o te wā. Me whakahaere i ngā kaupapa panoni a te rōpū whakahaere, me whakapakari hoki i te māia me te tohungatanga o tēna, o tēnā ki ngā take ahurea a te kaunihera. Mā te matatau hoki ki te reo me ōna tikanga, ki ngā anga kāwanatanga me ngā tukanga, me ngā huihuinga whai rautaki e whai hua ai tana waihanga i ngā āheinga matatika.

Te take me hono mai

Ko tā Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua he āta whakaahua anō i ngā tukanga kāwanatanga ā-hapori i te taha o te mana whenua—e whai hua ai, e tika ai hoki te mahi tahi. Hei Kaiwhakatere Te Amorangi, mā te mana o tō ārahi tonu te panonitanga nei e kōkiri.

Mēnā e rite ana koe ki te hautū i tēnei waka, ā kāti, me tono mai ināia tonu nei.

Tono mai

Me aha te tangata e tono ai ia ki tēnei tūranga?

Te aukatinga o ngā tono; Rāapa 14 o Mei 2025

E rata ana koe? Tēnā, tukua mai tō tono!

About Rotorua Lakes Council

Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 500 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that is committed to our relationships with iwi, hapu and whanau, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today!

About this role

Join Us as Kaiwhakatere Te Amorangi: Lead the Way in Transforming Māori Partnerships and Relationships  

This key leadership position will drive the council’s Māori Relationship function, providing specialized strategic guidance to strengthen partnerships with iwi and hapū. Leading Te Amorangi Unit, the successful candidate will ensure Council relationships responsibilities are embedded within council processes, fostering genuine collaboration that benefits communities and council alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team, ensuring Mana Whenua voices shape policy and decision-making.
• Strengthen council’s relationships with iwi and hapū, building trust and long-term partnerships.
• Drive systemic change, embedding Te Tiriti and Councils legislative obligations and Māori perspectives into council functions.
• Champion equitable resource allocation, ensuring sustainable investment in Māori-led initiatives and outcomes
• Enhance cultural competency and capability, equipping council staff with the confidence and understanding needed for relationship excellence.

What We’re Looking For

Rotorua Lakes Council is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to drive change and strengthen relationship with iwi and hapū. Outstanding communication and influence will be key in navigating differing worldviews, facilitating challenging discussions. An in-depth understanding of legislative frameworks—including Te tiriti o Waitangi, the RMA and our Local Government obligations, the successful candidate will offer technical advice on Legislation, relationship protocols, and partnership arrangements.

You’ll have management experience building a high-performing team, ensure effective scheduling, planning and shape policies, and ensure Mana whenua voices influence decision-making. You will lead organisational change initiatives and build Council cultural confidence and competence. Your expertise in Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga, local government frameworks and processes and strategic engagement will be key in creating equitable opportunities.

Why Join Us?

Rotorua Lakes Council is on a journey to reshape how local government works with Mana Whenua—ensuring our engagement is proactive, meaningful, and equitable. As Kaiwhakatere Te Amorangi, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformation, leading with integrity and impact.

If you’re ready to make a difference, step up and lead this change. then apply now.

Vacancy closes: Wednesday 14 May 2025

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