Pouwhakarite|MÄori Strategy Support Advisor - 39 months fixed term - part-time
Pouwhakarite|MÄori Strategy Support Advisor - 39 months fixed term - part-time
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Job Description
M t mtou rp About the team
You will be working with the Co-Director Mori Mori Leadership Team Pou Tikanga Research Operations Manager Centre Co-Directors and the Centre Operations Team including our summer research programme leads. We are all passionate about the mission and values of our CoRE and working together to really make a difference. Our teams strengths are in its diversity interdisciplinary /inter-institutional collaborations and the culturally safe space we have created.
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We are looking for someone who is passionate about bringing our researchers communities whnau and rangatahi together in new and different ways to galvanise our efforts to bring equity to Mori heart health in Aotearoa. As our new pouwhakarite you will support the Centres Co-Director Mori and Mori Leadership Team in all aspects of their work; plan promote and coordinate the Centres Mori outreach education workforce development and engagement activities and work closely with our Kura Raumati Lead to support our Kura Raumati research programme.
You will bring with you an understanding of Te Ao Mori and experience of building relationships in Mori communities and stakeholders including researchers students community groups educational organisations and health organisations.
As a national centre Ptahi Manawa connects researchers and communities across the whole country and the role will require some national travel. Remote working is an option for those living outside of the Auckland area provided the candidate can make regular visits to our Auckland office.
Key accountabilities include:
- Assist the Co-Director Mori in the implementation of Ptahi Manawas Mori Strategy and initiatives as required.
- Support the development and maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders internal and external including Mori teams organisations and communities that will support the CoREs mission of heart health equity for Mori.
- Organise and facilitate Ptahi Manawa attendance at key events for Mori such as Waitangi Day celebrations Polyfest and Te Matatini festival ensuring all Mori engagement is carried out in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Manage the administration and logistics for all Ptahi Manawas Mori events programmes and engagement activities ensuring they meet the Co-Director Moris requirements and are delivered within budget.
- Support the Lead for Ptahi Manawas annual Kura Raumati research programme through the whole life cycle of the programme and maintain relationships with graduating Kura Raumati tauira.
- Maintain relationships with Ptahi Manawa Mori postgraduate scholarship recipients throughout their studies cultivating a cohort of tauira and link them to support where needed.
- Provide ongoing support for the Te Korowai Ptahi Manawa research teams.
This is a part-time (0.8 FTE - 30 hours per week) fixed-term role until 31 December 2028.
The remuneration is $77100 - $88900 per annum (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description
He krero mu About you
Youll have the ability to quickly pick up University systems and youll be comfortable working independently or with others. Innovation will be a strength of yours and youll be confident to contribute to our aim to disrupt the status quo.
You will have:
- Significant experience of working with Mori stakeholders including researchers students community groups educational organisations and health organisations and relationship building in Mori communities.
- Understanding of equity issues in New Zealand especially in relation to Mori.
- Thorough understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Good awareness and knowledge of tikanga and te reo Mori.
- Demonstrated experience in leading projects and events.
- Experience of working in and alongside teams and collaborating effectively.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite of programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-directed and able to carry out tasks with little supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with strong time management skills.
- A basic understanding of budgets.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and several other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 31st August 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Linda Fotherby via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
**We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found**
Additional Information :
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
