Job Description

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, relationship-focused professional to join our newly established Recovery Office as Iwi Liaison in a fixed-term role for 12 months.

This is an important role at the heart of our recovery work in response to events at Mauao and across Tauranga earlier this year, and the impacts felt across our community. This role will help build and strengthen relationships with iwi, hapū, marae, land trusts and Māori communities, ensuring our recovery planning and delivery reflects genuine partnership, cultural integrity and meaningful engagement.

Working closely with the Recovery Manager and wider recovery teams, you’ll bring people together, provide trusted cultural advice, and help ensure tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are meaningfully reflected across recovery activity.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong relationship management skills, sound cultural knowledge, and the ability to work confidently across communities and Council. You’ll understand the importance of listening carefully, working collaboratively, and creating space for Māori voices and perspectives in decision-making during a time of recovery.

At Tauranga City Council, we are committed to meaningful partnership with tangata whenua and to continually growing our understanding of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in a relevant liaison, engagement or relationship-based role
• Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori and kaitiakitanga
• A sound understanding of iwi, hapū, marae and Māori land trust structures in Tauranga Moana
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across communities and internal teams

Te Tukanga | How to apply

For more information, please contact Nick Chester nick.chester@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email.If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Sunday 31st May

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Iwi Liaison - Recovery Team (12months Fixed Term)