Pou Kōkiri (Cultural Development Coordinator)
Pou Kōkiri
Cultural Development Coordinator
(Full-time, Permanent)
Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā!
About Raukawa Charitable Trust:
The Raukawa Charitable Trust (RCT) has been a provider of quality iwi and community initiatives throughout its takiwā (South Waikato, Matamata Piako, Waipā) since 1987. We are proud to deliver a wide range of iwi-lead initiatives in health, social, cultural, and environmental sectors, to the communities that we serve.
Pou Kōkiri:
We are seeking an energetic, dynamic person to join our passionate, experienced team who advance te reo Māori use, Raukawa cultural connection, understanding and tikanga application by uri o Raukawa members. The Pou Kōkiri role focusses on the and progression of the Raukawa Cultural Strategy and Te Manawapouhihiri, the mātauranga ā-iwi o Raukawa framework, supporting the achievement of Raukawa cultural aspirations at the iwi, marae, hapū and whānau levels.
The framework focusses on five Pou that represent key cultural areas aimed at the advancement of iwi, hapū, marae and whānau. Our vision is to see our tamariki, whānau, hapū and marae grounded in their reo Māori, ahurea and tuakiri ā-iwi o Raukawa into the future.
The Pou Kōkiri role will work alongside and in conjunction with Raukawa marae in support of researching, promoting, teaching and using our reo, mātauranga ā-iwi, whakapapa, kōrero tuku iho and cultural practises. A background and passion for cultural education, promotion and use of te reo Māori is paramount.
This role will provide support to grow our Raukawa culture and mātauranga ā-iwi amongst uri o Raukawa through community based cultural education, promotion, engagement, programme facilitation and relationship building and providing support that empowers hapū, marae and whānau aspirations.
This role combines both a mixture of in-office and out-of-office time to promote strong marae and iwi community connection, with flexible working arrangements including work from home options available.
The Pou Kōkiri role will be suited to those with a strong kaupapa Māori commitment.
Additional qualities we are searching for include:
- Intermediate to fluent level te reo Māori fluency;
- Practical experience and understanding of tikanga ā-iwi o Raukawa;
- Strong Raukawa networking ability;
- An understanding of the challenges our whānau face within cultural development;
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate and connect people;
- Excellence in developing and growing trusting relationships with our whānau;
- A high level of self-motivation and the ability to use initiative to deliver outcomes;
- Attention to detail and an ability to track and meet multiple deadlines and requirements;
- A commitment to creating an effective team environment.
If you are passionate about advancing Raukawa descriptors of mātauranga ā-iwi, we want to hear from you. For further information and confidential enquiries, please contact Kelsi Murray on 07 885 0260.
A competitive remuneration package including a vehicle for work use is available.
To apply, please provide your completed application form, resume and cover letter. Applications close Friday 19 July 2024.
In your cover letter we'd like to know:
- about you, your values, your whakapapa
- your interest and motivations for this role
- the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.
Raukawa Kia Mau, Kia Ora
Nau mai, haere mai!
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