• Full Time
• Application Closes 19 May 2024
• Manawatu - Palmerston North
• Business Operations Specialist

About us 

The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. Our purpose is to work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.

The role  

Do you have a passion for educating and fostering relationships to uphold kaupapa Māori?

Horizons Regional Council is on a journey to create enduring, productive and healthy relationships between Council and Māori. As such, strategic planning has been put into building a cultural competency framework for Horizons staff. The purpose of this framework is to acknowledge mātauranga Māori, provide staff with the tools to incorporate mātauranga into the operations of Council, and strengthen relationships with tangata whenua and Māori throughout the region. As our Cultural Advisor, you would bring the skills and experience needed to play an integral part in guiding us on this journey. The vision of the framework is that staff feel empowered and mātauranga Māori is valued, respected and prioritised to support and inform decision-making and action across Council.

About you

You will be responsible for providing sound advice to help design kaupapa Māori policy and practice; take a lead role in designing cultural training and coordinate its delivery; and help the organisation to develop positive relationships with tangata whenua.

The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of Te Ao Māori and mātauranga Māori, fluency in Te Reo, and the interpersonal skills to create a safe learning environment and to develop and maintain positive working relationships. To be considered for this role you will be expected have good judgement, be able to use initiative, problem-solve and get things done. 

Why should you apply?

When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through: 

• Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing. 
• Providing you with your birthday off, and an extra week leave after 2 years of service
• Flexible family friendly work environment
• Ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills. 
• A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
• Life insurance plus other wellbeing benefits for all permanent staff

Applications close Sunday 19 May 2024. 

Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.