Are you passionate about creating content that tells a story? We're looking for a graphic designer and/or content producer to join our team as Kaitautoko Auaha.

In this role, you'll produce unique, engaging content and promotional materials highlighting Māori and Indigenous voices across a range of mediums and platforms. With a collaborative spirit and a self-driven approach, you'll work alongside our Hōnonga Pūrākau to promote gigs and events at the Māoriland Hub, Indigenous art in Toi Matarau Gallery, launch new films and content with Māoriland Productions and promote Māoriland Film Festival. 

We’re looking for someone with strong design skills, fluency in Te Reo Māori, and a love for creativity. Sound like you? 

Term of Employment: Annual contract - 30 - 40 hours a week (negotiable)
Location: Māoriland Hub, Ōtaki

Description:

Māoriland is a centre of excellence for Māori & Indigenous Film & Creativity. Owned and operated by Māoriland Charitable Trust from the Māoriland Hub in Ōtaki, the organisation exists for the social, cultural, and economic benefit of our community in Ōtaki and for Māori and Indigenous storytellers worldwide. Māoriland’s work includes Toi Matarau Gallery, Māoriland Productions, M.A.T.C.H - the Māoriland Tech Creative Hub, and the Māoriland Maara and Kai Collective. These activities are celebrated annually at the Māoriland Film Festival - the largest international Indigenous Film Festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Kaitautoko Auaha is a content production role that requires creativity and innovation. This role involves creating engaging, and culturally rich content across various platforms, ensuring that the Māoriland story is communicated in fresh and compelling ways. 

The ideal candidate is self-driven, highly motivated, and able to complete tasks without supervision while maintaining strong communication to ensure alignment across the team.

Responsibilities:

Content Production & Creative Development:

• Develop and produce innovative and engaging content for Māoriland’s website and social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Create fun and outside-the-box promotional materials for Māoriland events and activities, ensuring materials are accurate, accessible and engaging. 
• Experiment with new content formats and creative approaches to engage diverse audiences.

Digital Marketing:

• Maintain and update Māoriland websites with fresh, engaging content.

Promotions and Distribution:

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance, adapting strategies to stay ahead of trends and resonate with target audiences.

Autonomous Workflow:

• Drive projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong initiative in identifying content opportunities and executing them effectively.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising workload to meet deadlines.

Team Collaboration:

• Maintain clear and open communication with the Māoriland Comms team to ensure everyone is aligned and informed on ongoing projects.
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas that enhance the overall strategy.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar content production role.
• Creativity with a proven record of producing fun, engaging, and innovative content.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Experience in graphic design, with proficiency in Adobe Suite platforms: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in video editing and content creation for social media.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, and SEO.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete tasks without supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated, driven by creativity and innovation.
• Ability to think outside the box and experiment with new ideas.
• High levels of personal integrity and accountability.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring alignment and collaboration within the team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Persistence and resilience to see projects through to completion.

Work Environment:

• The role offers the opportunity to work in vibrant event environments, with hours flexible to support event schedules. The ideal candidate will enjoy managing their own workload, effectively organising hours to meet goals, and proactively communicating any need for additional time when required.