Kaituitui Kaupapa Events & Activations Advisor

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority (Tūpuna Maunga Authority) is the statutory authority established under the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Act to co-govern the Tūpuna Maunga. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is comprised of equal representatives from Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland Council.

The Kaituitui Kaupapa – Events and Activations Advisor role is within the Pūtātara / Communications and Engagement team within the Tūpuna Maunga Authority reporting to Te Pūtātara Waka Tairanga Whenua / Manager Co-Governance Communications and Engagement. Delivery includes events and activations, champions relationships with Mana Whenua partners, supports communications and marketing of events, supports the new business development portfolio, and communicates and engages with internal and external stakeholders, and the wider community to deliver the operational programme across the Tūpuna Maunga network.

This is an opportunity to be involved in an exciting work programme in a co-governance environment in preparation for a world heritage bid.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You are a strategic thinker and natural communicator. You have a strong understanding of Te Ao Māori and are comfortable with the use of Te Reo Māori. You can communicate the values of the Tūpuna Maunga to a diverse audience. You have a background in events, business, tourism, communications and/or engagement and are well organised. You can plan, organise, and manage events and tasks of varying size and scale. You have strong writing skills and can contribute to reports, communication and marketing plans and providing public information. You are a positive team member and thrive in a high-performance environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a versatile role that offers a fantastic insight into Te Ao Māori, Mana Whenua and Council co-governance, and an opportunity to help shape Auckland's future through the protection, restoration and enhancement of the Tūpuna Maunga.

You will work alongside a great team of passionate people with a broad range of skills and expertise, providing you the opportunity for career development with the ability to carve out a role that meets business requirements and is aligned to your skill set and areas of interest.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Band G

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited for an interview before the advertised closing date.
This is a 6 month fixed term opportunity (May - November) Flexible 30 - 40 hours per week

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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.