Iwi and Hapū Relationships and Policy Advisor
The role
We are currently seeking a confident and motivated team player to join the Policy and Strategy team as an Iwi and Hapū Relationships and Policy Advisor. This is a permanent full-time position located in Palmerston North.
The Strategy and Policy team are looking for someone to provide strategic and technical advice on Iwi Māori policy related matters, to ensure our policy development reflects our Te Tiriti obligations and that iwi and hapū aspirations for natural resource management are met. This role also supports relationships with the region’s iwi and hapū. An understanding of Te Ao Māori and tikanga is essential.
This role provides a pivotal interface between our Iwi and Hapū Relationships team and our Policy Planning Team. You will also be required to provide reliable advice to management and Council.
Why join us?
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 initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
- Flexible family friendly work environment.
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About you
We are looking for a team player and a confident communicator, who is able to build strong relationships with iwi as well as across the organisation. You will require critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to distil essential information and translate that into technical reports.
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. We 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.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 31 July 2026.
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.
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