Opportunities - jobs, training, representation

This page will be updated regularly.

Expressions of interest invited

Kia tu katoa rā, te Mauri Ora, me te Ohaoha, me te Hononga, me te Taiao o Ngāti Rārua, a te tau 2040.

By 2040, a viable Ngāti Rārua culture, economy, society and environment.

We have several roles coming up that will help the Rūnanga to develop and grow and continue to meet the aspirations of whānau. We invite you to express your interest in these roles, or pass them on to suitable whānau who may be interested.

For each of these roles, we don't just want someone that CAN do the job, we want someone who has the DRIVE to do a GREAT job and has a passion for what our organisation and values stand for. That's why at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, we understand that sometimes the right person doesn't ‘tick all the boxes’.

Even if you don't fit the mould exactly, but truly believe you can make a difference to our organisation, then tell us. We'd love to hear from you.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

WHAKATŪ OR WAIRAU OFFICE BASED OR FLEXIBLE/REMOTE

• 0.5 FTE
• Flexible/remote working arrangements will be considered
• You will implement the Ngāti Rārua Communications Strategy and will have:
  • Proven experience in managing social media and delivering digital campaigns, preferably with a background in complex organisations
  • Experience with the use of Facebook Business Manager, Facebook Ads Manager, social media applications. MailChimp, Canva and content management systems
  • Outstanding communication across all channels
  • An understanding of applications, social media trends, web platforms and emerging technologies.
  • A positive and resilient attitude and a great team player
  • Proven professionalism, with an appreciation of the requirements of the Privacy Act and the role it plays in the work of the Rūnanga.

Register your interest

RECEPTIONIST

WHAKATŪ OFFICE

• 1.0 FTE
• This is an entry level position
• You will set the tone for whānau and visitors as the first point of contact, both face to face and by phone, assist with general administration, errands etc and you will be:
  • warm, engaging and down to earth
  • an effective communicator
  • a strong administrator
  • professional, with an appreciation of the requirements of the Privacy Act and the role it plays in the work of the Rūnanga.

Register your interest

POU HAPORI

WHAKATŪ OFFICE BASED

• 0.75 FTE
• You will work with the Pou Hononga and other Pou Hapori to provide a range of supports, services and connections for members of the Rūnanga and will have:
  • Passion for working alongside whānau, hapū and marae
  • Proven experience in networking with Ngāti Rārua whānau
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team
  • Proficiency with relevant applications including the Microsoft Office suite
  • Proven professionalism, with an appreciation of the requirements of the Privacy Act and the role it plays in the work of the Rūnanga.

Register your interest

Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Limited

Watch this space!

Te Tauihu roles

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• Marlborough District Council
• Nelson Marlborough DHB
• Port Nelson
• TradeMe Nelson Tasman jobs
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• Te Ātiawa O Te Waka-a-Māui Trust
• Ngāti Toa job vacancies

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Representation

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TRAINING

Free courses at NMIT

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the iwi of Te Tauihu


To increase the understanding and awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi within the regional context of Te Tauihu o te Waka a Māui (Top of the South Island of New Zealand). It will give individuals and workplaces increased confidence to support their continuing engagement with the iwi of Te Tauihu.

The course is 40 hours long and can be undertaken in any of the following ways:

• Face to face - 40 hours delivered face to face in various locations throughout the region, 2 hours per week
• Blended - 20 hours face to face in various locations throughout the region, 1 hour face to face and 1 hour online per week
• Online - 40 hours online undertaken at your own pace and the comfort of your own home or office.

Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu

This course will introduce te reo me ona tikanga Māori within the context of Te Tau ihu o te Waka a Maui (Top of the South Island of New Zealand). Students will be introduced to cultural concepts and practices, pronunciation, greetings, songs, and forms of language appropriate to work, home and community contexts.

The course is 40 hours long and can be undertaken in any of the following ways:

• Face to face - 40 hours delivered face to face in various locations throughout the region, 2 hours per week
• Blended - 20 hours face to face in various locations throughout the region, 1 hour face to face and 1 hour online per week
• Online - 40 hours online undertaken at your own pace and the comfort of your own home or office.

How to enrol

• Download and fill out the attached document to the best of your abilities / knowledge or contact us to be sent a form.
  NMIT application form
• Indicate on the enrolment form under Programme Details the name of the programme and delivery i.e. Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu - Blended
• Email to maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz or drop it into one of our NMIT campuses


Find out about other NMIT courses on their website.

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