Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the position

Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington is looking for a transformative leader to join our Executive Leadership Team in the role of Kaihautū on a part time basis.  This 20 hour per week role will lead our organisation with a Te Ao Māori view, responsible for the continued implementation and upholding of our Māori Strategy, Tūhono Ake. As a key leader you will be able to help shape and guide kaimahi within the organisation ensuring we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

The role will help build and nurture strong relationships with mana whenua, guiding staff and ensuring we appropriately follow tikanga, and kawa within our mahi. This role includes providing support to our curators, including Māori curators and staff, in their mahi, offering guidance and assistance to ensure the success of their projects.

Join our passionate team as we encourage kaimahi to learn and grow in the Te Ao space. Lead and empower our kaimahi to take this into the mahi they do and create remarkable and accessible experiences that generate vitality for the city we love. 

Te tūranga | The role

• Shape the organisation’s future of embedding Te Ao Māori into our mahi, bringing kaimahi along the journey with you. 
• Advise, educate and empower the organisation on appropriate and well-rounded alignment to key Te Ao Māori concepts, such as Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga, kawa, and others as appropriate. 
• Identify and take advantage of opportunities for kaimahi to engage meaningfully with these concepts to strengthen the organisation’s understanding and implementation.
• Empower people and project leaders in our organisation to build and maintain meaningful relationships with mana whenua, Māori organisations and leaders in this space. 
• Advise, educate and empower kaimahi who develop and deliver our experiences to accurately and respectfully uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga, kawa mātauranga Māori and other key concepts as appropriate.

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako | The essential skills and experience for the role

• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori, as well as Te Ao Māori concepts. 
• Proven track record of supporting the implementation of Te Ao Māori development in an organisation.
• Proven track record of successful capability shifts within an organisation in line with their strategic vision and available resources.
• Proven track record of working in a cultural capacity within an organisation.
• Bring with you an established network of mana whenua connections, cultural leaders and Māori organisations and institutions to enhance our organisation’s and kaimahi relationships with these groups. 
• Experience leading work across a functions-based structure to ensure a seamless, mahitahi approach to your mahi and that of your team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

At Wheako Pōneke Experience Wellington we punch above our weight, working together with and for Wellington to create remarkable experiences that generate vitality, strengthening the city we love. We offer incredible audience experiences across our six sites: Te Whare Toi City Gallery Wellington, Nōku te Ao Capital E, Te Waka Huia o Ngā Tuku Iho Wellington Museum, Te Ara Whānui ki te Rangi Space Place, Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as kaitiaki. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment, building meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

As a place of work, we embrace flexible working in recognition of all aspects of a well-balanced lifestyle for our employees. We offer 5 weeks of annual leave per year. Other benefits include free te reo Māori lessons and access to EAP services.

If you want to work with like-minded community builders, passionate about art and culture we would love to hear from you. To join our team, please submit your CV, a cover letter and complete our online application form for our consideration. For further information on the role please contact hr@experiencewellington.org.nz.

Applications close Wednesday 10 July 2024. Applicants may be shortlisted as they come in.

Applicants for these positions require the eligibility to work in New Zealand, have current NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz