Date: 18 Dec 2024
Location: South Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

Pouaakina Angituu (Social Impact Lead)
I am excited to share with you an opportunity to join the Papakura-Manurewa Local Board team at Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini as the Pouaakina Angituu (Social Impact Lead).

Takaanini is a bilingual hub that seeks to respond to the call of ehaanau aspirations to create a place of value and belonging by weaving te ao Maaori through our whare. The three pou this whare operates under are:

Pou Maatauranga: An inclusive approach to activate spaces to learn and play.
Pou Hauora: Whānau live well, are happy and healthy.
Pou Ooritetanga: Equitable access to facilities to grow community wellbeing kaupapa.

This whare is a bold attempt to indigenise how we create space, how we manage resources, how we build teams, how we listen, how we act, how we serve.

He angituutanga: The opportunity
You will help to lead a capable hands-on team as our Pouaakina Angituu (Social Impact Lead).
The role leads reflective practice, develops reflective capability throughout the team and leads on projects with social complexities. The role maintains the integrity of participatory and indigenous methodologies and has a deeply rooted understanding of their underpinning principles.

This is a permanent opportunity working 40 hours per week. Our library is open seven days a week and you would be required to work a regular weekend day. As a part on the wider Papakura – Manurewa Local Board whanau, flexibility is required regarding hours and location.

He koorero moou: About you
You lead from an indigenous world view, you recognise mana atua, mana tangata and mana whenua in your practice.

You will lead in the space of: maatauranga, ooritetanga and hauora. You will be able to coach, motivate and inspire others and are looking to strengthen your leadership skills.

Ngaa aahuatanga kei a maatou: What we offer
You will be working within a library whaanau that has a team culture strong in te reo and tikanga Maaori, a place where everyone can feel they belong.

On top of this you will also be eligible for:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• 3% kiwisaver on top of your salary
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
To view a copy of the position description, click here.
Applications close: Wednesday 15th January at 11.59pm

This role is a band F, we are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $73- $86k per annum, depending upon experience.

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.