ROLE
Senior Advisor Māori – Capability Development
MANAGER
Kaiwhakarite Matua
TEAM
Kaiwhakarite
LOCATION
Wellington
JOB TYPE
Contractor
DURATION
6 months (January 2016 to June 2016)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To help with the implementation of the Commission’s ‘Treaty Based Organisation’ (TBO)
programme. The Board has signed off on a programme of work to build the effectiveness of the
Commission’s Treaty and Indigenous Human Rights work programme.
The intent of the TBO programme is to strengthen the effectiveness of the Commission in
delivering to its obligations as a Treaty partner. This means ensuring the Commission is having
more impact in advocating for and promoting of Māori human rights, in engaging with Māori and
iwi stakeholders, and ensuring all staff understand their responsibilities and role in ensuring the
Commission delivers a robust Treaty work programme.
The focus of this role will be to support the Kaiwhakarite Matua in the management, co-ordination
and delivery of the TBO programme.
PURPOSE OF THE KAIWHAKARITE TEAM
To provide expert advice and service to the Commission, and to work in partnership with the Chief
Executive, managers and staff to work with Māori and iwi in the promotion and advocacy of the
Commission’s treaty and indigenous human rights work programme, to grow an understanding of
the human rights dimensions of the Treaty of Waitangi, to ensure positive human rights outcomes
for Māori as indigenous people, and to ensure the incorporation of tīkanga and te reo Māori
throughout the organisation.
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WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIP
POSITION
Reports to
Kaiwhakarite Matua
Partners with
Managers, staff and the Kaiwhakarite team members
Internal
Commissioner with responsibility for indigenous rights
Kaiwhakarite, Uepū Māori, Other Commission staff
External
Staff in relevant government Ministries, Crown Entities and Local
Authorities and NGO’s
Direct Reports
None
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
a Knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori
b Passion and energy for improving Māori outcomes
c Previous experience in change management
d Previous experience in building internal capability within government around Māori
development
e Ability to produce reports / documents with ease
f Good organisation skills and an ability to manage multiple work streams
g Proven ability to deliver and get things done
h Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
i Excellent relationship management skills
j Excellent influencing skills and can work through others
k Proven ability to self manage and take the initiative
l Excellent communication skills
m General understanding of the human rights and national human rights institutions is important
but not critical to this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
& Training:
Minimum:
A relevant University degree and professional qualification or
equivalent experience
Recognised competence in tikanga and te reo Māori
Experience:
a Established networks and in-depth knowledge about iwi and
hapu groups and urban Māori, as well as Māori leadership
b Ability to move confidently between te Ao Māori and Te Ao
Tauiwi
c Significant experience in managing internal and external
relationships with a variety of audiences and demonstrated
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success in building relationships and gaining the support and
participation of key individuals and groups
d Experience working within a government organisation to develop
internal capability to improve outcomes for Māori
e Experience in the successful implementation of Māori strategies
for organisations, in particular, government agencies
f
Demonstrated ability to prepare cogent and persuasive written
material, including for reports
g Excellent presentation and communications skills, and ability to
advocate
and
communicate
effectively
in
a
range
of
environments
h Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes of work
i
Personal
Attributes:
Proven ability to deliver projects through to completion
Strategic Leadership
a forward thinking, seeks new ideas, accepts challenges and
opportunities and manages risks
b able to see the big picture and the influence staff can have in
effecting change
c able to translate strategy into action while maintaining a focus
on achieving long-term goals
d able to manage both continuity and change
e able to develop organisational capabilities and manage strategic
relationships
Intellectual Capacity
a thinks analytically, conceptually and laterally
b makes links between diverse pieces of information
Leadership and Management of People
a leads and influences staff and manages their contribution to
achieve current and future goals through effective leadership,
motivation, teamwork, and acceptance of personal responsibility
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for actions and results
b takes a leadership role in resolving contentious issues
c encourages collaboration and engagement and adopts a cross
functional view to ensure teams work together
d provides responsibility and authority to appropriate levels and
encourages and empowers staff to use their initiative in
achieving or exceeding goals
e demonstrates a sound understanding of planning and project
management processes, systems, reporting, and organisational
outcome measures
Building and Sustaining Relationships
a establishes and maintains positive relationships with audiences
b provides an audience-orientated service
c demonstrates understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its
relevance to the work of the Commission
d demonstrates personal commitment to human rights and
harmonious relations
Conduct
a understands the role and nature of a national human rights
institution and the conduct required of its members
b displays the highest standards of personal and professional
behaviour
c models behaviours consistent with the Commission’s values and
holds others accountable for those behaviours
d displays a high degree of consistency in personal behaviour with
a reputation for absolute trustworthiness
e shows good judgement and discretion
f
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demonstrates commitment to continual personal development
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Effective Communication
a employs clear and effective two-way communication, spoken
and written, with a wide range of people and in all situations, in
order to listen, to persuade, and to influence others
Flexibility and Innovation
a demonstrates a flexible and innovative approach to problem
solving and decision making with a capacity to develop and
deliver effective solutions
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