October 11, 2024

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton

OTHER

Pou Aarahi Maaori

Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanent
Applications Close: 1 November 2024

Are you Te Ohomauri o Kirikiriroa Hamilton City Libraries’ next Pou Aarahi?
We’re looking for a Pou Aarahi for Te Ohomauri o Kirikiriroa Hamilton City Libraries, part of Hamilton City Council’s Customer & Community Services Unit. If you think it could be you, kia koorero taaua!

For this role, you must have:

3+ years experience leading a Kaupapa Maaori within the setting of a cultural institution such as library, museum or the public sector
Experience working directly with Maaori communities, iwi authorities, or Maaori organizations
Matatau ki te reo Maaori, aa-tuhi, aa-waha hoki

Can I work flexibly?
Because of the nature of the mahi of Hamilton City Libraries across seven sites 6 or 7 days a week, this role is 40-hour per week, with the majority of the time in-person. Occasionally you may need to do some evening and/or weekend work. We’re happy to discuss your flexibility needs against the requirements of the role.

What’s the salary?
The role starts at $90,000

What’s in it for me?

You’ll be influencing the growth of Maaori capability across Hamilton City Libraries and across our organisation
Free private medical Insurance for you and discounted policies for your family members
Two wellbeing days each year to make sure you are looking after yourself

What does a day in this job look like?

Working closely with Hamilton City Libraries leadership team and throughout the libraries to guide and support staff knowledge and use of tikanga and te reo in delivering the Libraries’ Strategy. This might look like welcoming new visitors, leading karakia and waiata, to seeking advice from iwi and hapuu
Koorero in te reo Maaori, applying tikanga to work, and incorporating kaupapa Maaori into Libraries’ work practices, programme and service development and delivery
Providing guidance, advice and support for Libraries’ programmes and services, collections, research, exhibitions, promotions and engagement
Supporting and guiding library staff with developing and maintaining relationships with mana whenua, maatawaka, local iwi and hapuu
Promoting Hamilton City Libraries’ connections with iwi, hapuu, mana whenua, maatawaka, Maaori organisations, and community partners
Working with the other teams in the Customer & Community Services Unit, including Aquatics and Customer Services

Who will I report to?
You’ll report directly to Te Manutaki Tuhirau |Director of Libraries and you are part of the Libraries Leadership team. You’ll also work closely with all library teams across seven sites

This job is for you if you:

Are a confident and outgoing person who likes to make connections and can work with a range of different people
Have a passion for sharing Maaori culture and language and uplifting others in their journey to improve their understanding and capability
Thrive in a role that involves promoting cultural understanding and embedding Maaori values into everyday work practices and services

This job isn’t for you if you:

Prefer to row your own waka and work in isolation
Are less comfortable networking and making connections in the community
Need an environment that’s predictable and unambiguous
Are unfamiliar with the local government context and expectations
Are early on in your reo Maaori journey

How to apply:

View the position description
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Note that we’ll be shortlisting as we receive applications – so kaua e tatari!

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.