Across all these interventions, there will be a strong focus on the capability of our staff, developing new and innovative approaches, while expanding and strengthening existing services. We will ensure our people have the support and training they need to do their job well.

This is where you come in…

By providing professional leadership and supervision, you will maintain programme integrity and standards across the region, supporting national and local initiatives.

In the training and development of your team, you will ensure their professional supervision and credentialing, identifying risks around practice issues and contributing to the continuous improvement of therapeutic programmes.

We are looking for programme professionals who;

• demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the coaching, mentoring and performance management of others
• have experience in group facilitation with a strong background in therapeutic interventions and principles
• are knowledgeable in Māori culture, protocols and peoples
• hold a relevant tertiary qualification (preferred) with emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration disciplines including social sciences
• possess exceptional relationship management skills

A full driver’s licence is essential.

You will be joining a small and supportive team in a challenging role – make a difference.

At the Department of Corrections we are passionate about reducing re-offending and keeping communities safe. With Corrections you’ll be part of a highly supportive team that manages offenders in prison and in the community.

Nga kai uiui reo rua mo Te Kupenga Ki a te Māori tona ake tikanga tuitui i a ratou. Mai ona whakapapa atu ki te anga whakamua. Hei whakamarama ki a iwi ke he ahu pehea ana a Māori. Ko te Kupenga he peka o Te Tari Tatau. E tuatahi tenei mo te titiro i nga taha noho tangata. E rapu ana matou i etahi kai mahi hei kohikohi tirohanga e pa ana ki te taha Māori, tikanga, taha ohaoha hoki o nga tangata e whakapaetia ana. Mau e whiriwhiri, e uiui a kanohi ki te kanohi nga tangata i ki e Māori, e whakapapa ana ranei ki te Māori ratou i runga i nga pepa tataunga iwi.

Pena e aro mai ana koe ki te taha tikanga, taha ohaoha me te noho pai a te Māori ko te Kupenga pea te mahi tika mau. E ahei ana te Tari kia mahia tenei mahi mai to kainga. Kei te mama nga haora atu ki te 37.5 ia wiki. Pena kua mahi koe i tenei momo mahi i mua atu ka pai rawa atu. Me whai koe i tou ake waka pai, he raihana tika, me te pu waea, me te mahi i etahi ra whakata me etahi po waenga wiki.

Kia u koe ki te reo rangatira a waha, a tuhi hoki. Engari ka pai rawa atu pena e matatau ana koe ki te korero Māori. Kia watea ai nga tangata ki te whakautu i roto i te reo, pena ko tera to ratou hiahia. Kia koi hoki ki te whakamahi i te rorohiko. Kia pai koe ki te mahi i te taha o Māori.

Pena e hiahia ana koe i te hohonutanga ake o tenei mahi – tirohia a rorohiko

Kei te kapi te kuaha a te Wenerei 29th Mei 2013.

Māori play a major part in shaping the identity and social fabric of our nation, both historically and looking forward. Gaining a deeper understanding of what the Māori culture represents in society and where it’s headed, carries tremendous importance. Te Kupenga is Statistics New Zealand’s first Māori social survey.We are looking for Field Interviewers to help us collect information regarding the social, economic and cultural position of our respondents.You will interview respondents kanohi ki kanohi from a diverse array of people who self-identified (in Census) as either ethnic Māori or descendants of Māori.

If you are interested in the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Māori, then Te Kupenga, might be the job for you. The work is home based with flexible hours up to 37.5 per week. Previous field work would be an advantage.The requirements are that you have your own reliable vehicle, a current clean driver’s licence, have access to a broadband connection at home and an ability to work weekends and weeknights.

You will have a sound grasp of Te Reo rangatira, both written and spoken. Preference will be given to fluent speakers of Māori so that our respondents have the option of completing the survey in Māori if they wish to. We are looking for a mix of Reo and computer literacy skills so a high proficiency in computer use and typing will also be required. You will enjoy engaging with Māori and will be able to demonstrate this.

Reporting to the Kaihautū, and as a member of the Māori Heritage Team, the Pou Rārangi Taonga will co-ordinate the Historic Places Trust’s programme for the registration of wāhi tapu and wāhi tapu areas, and carry out research to support registrations. The Pou Rārangi Taonga will also assist, in conjunction with the Registrar, the research for, and registrations of historic places and historic areas of Māori interest.

You will require a tertiary qualification and/or technical competency and experience in Māori studies, resource management, planning, history or other relevant professional field, and knowledge of the relevant statutory and legislative processes. Experience in historical research, working with iwi / hapū / rūnanga and Māori organisations is preferred. Competency in Tikanga and Te Reo Māori, and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi is essential.