Organisational Advisor and Policy Implementation Lead - Te ao Māori

Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation Te Matatini is a kaupapa Māori organisation that celebrates and showcases kapa haka excellence in Aotearoa and throughout the world. Through the delivery of high‑quality programmes, events and initiatives, Te Matatini celebrates and strengthens Māori identity, culture and creativity. Best known for delivering Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival , the pinnacle kapa kaka event, the organisation also plays a broader leadership role in supporting Māori wellbeing, community connection and cultural expression across Aotearoa and to the world. Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role This is a unique opportunity to help shape and strengthen organisational practice across a kaupapa Māori organisation. You'll partner with leaders and kaimahi to support organisational effectiveness and growth by:

• Providing trusted advice on people, performance, and workplace matters
• Developing and implementing people policies, frameworks, and resources
• Leading policy implementation and organisational engagement
• Facilitating training, coaching, and capability-building initiatives
• Supporting organisational improvement, change, and governance priorities

Mōu | About You The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience in HR advisory, organisational development, policy, or a related field
• Knowledge of employment relations and workplace practices
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• The ability to influence and support others through change
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

They will also bring:

• Experience working within te ao Māori or kaupapa Māori environments
• Confidence engaging in spaces where te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are valued
• Resilience, sound judgement, and a solutions-focused approach
• Humility, adaptability, and a collaborative working style

Why join Te Matatini

• Play a key role in shaping the future of organisational practice
• Build lasting frameworks that support leaders and kaimahi to thrive
• Contribute to the success of Aotearoa's premier kapa haka organisation

Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now! Applications close midnight Sunday 15th November  To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on or Luke Spratt on for a confidential kōrero. To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications. We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space. A place  where  excellence  and  culture  are  encouraged and ultimately recognised. Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa.  Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!