Pou Arahi
Based in a heritage building in Ponsonby, a leading philanthropic organisation who are committed to the communities we serve.
Summary about this job
Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Company: Foundation North
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-6-496-1409
Fax: +64-9-170-3516
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Detail information about job Pou Arahi. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Help deliver our new 15-year strategy, prioritising grantmaking on outcomes.
- The Community Trust for Auckland and Northland.
- $40 million of grants annually, preserving and growing the people of our region.
Reporting to the Foundation North CEO, this new role is primarily responsible for contributing to the development of the Māori strategy and action plan within a tikanga framework, and in conjunction with the Strategy and Innovation Manager, leads the delivery of the Māori strategy and Māori action plan as well as the development of internal competency and increased cultural responsiveness. The role is also responsible for leading strategic collaborative iwi relationships/engagement, community and stakeholder engagement, and building Māori Partnerships.
The role works with the Funding Unit, in particular the Advisor – Māori, to support the implementation of the Māori action plan, and with the Strategy and Innovation Unit and the Centre for Social Impact to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of activity, outcomes and impact. Drawing on personal experience and the expertise of others, the person in the role will provide cultural advice to Foundation North and bring a Māori perspective.
As a member of the Leadership Group, the role is charged with delivering the Foundation’s strategy and also to contributing to strategic planning and decision making and the preparation of reporting for the Board and its various committees, in particular the Māori and Pacific Committee.
This is a key role in a modern and innovative organisation, you will bring highly developed experience and effectiveness in: cultural competency; strategic thinking and decision making; leadership and motivation including supporting, enabling, and coaching skills; change facilitation; communication and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders to build and maintain high trust relationships.
We are open to a flexible employment relationship.
Applications close on Friday 27 July 2018. Foundation North reserves the right to accept applications after this date.