Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
Ko te aronga matua o te Pouwhirinaki Māori, ko te whakatinana me te ārahi i te punaha pōtitanga huri noa i ngā rohenga pōti Māori i Aotearoa, te whakapūmau i te reo moroki o te Māori hei pūtake i te hoahoa me te whakatinana i ngā āhuatanga pōti katoa. Ka mahi ngātahi te Pouwhirinaki me ngā iwi Māori, ngā hapu me ngā whānau ki te whakapiki ake i te hunga ka whai wāhi mai ki ngā take pōti, ā ka mahitahi me ngā kaiamo o Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri ki te whakahāngai i ngā Poukaiāwhā (operational policies) ki ngā whainga rautaki. Ko tāu ārahi e whakatūturu i ngā kawenga mahi kia tutuki i ngā hiahia o ngā hapori Māori, ko te whakamānawa nō hoki i te reo me te ahurea Māori.
Ko te utu ā-tau kei te takiwā o te $145,877 - $162,086
As the Te Pouwhirinaki Māori, (Manager Māori Electorates), you will lead the development and delivery of voting services across Māori electorates in Aotearoa, ensuring the voice of contemporary Māori is central to the design and implementation of electoral events. You will collaborate with Māori, iwi, hapū and whānau to increase voter participation, and work with the Electoral Commission's leadership team to align operational delivery with strategic goals. Your leadership will ensure that voting services meet the unique needs of Māori communities, respecting local language and culture.
This is a Grade 19 role with a Salary band of $145,877- $162,086
Ngā Haepapa Mahi
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver voting services across Māori electorates, ensuring cultural competency and responsiveness to local needs.
• Collaborate with Strategic Engagement and Partnerships teams to build strong relationships with Māori, iwi, and hapū, enhancing electoral participation.
• Work closely with Electorate and Regional Managers to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Develop and implement future-focused operational plans for Māori electorates, incorporating feedback from communities and stakeholders.
• Ensure recruitment and training for Māori Electorate Managers, embedding kaupapa Māori practices throughout the electoral process.
• Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to support Crown-Māori relationships and foster strong partnerships.

Mōhou ake | About you
He tautāhito koe e ngākau nui ai ki te whakamana i ngā hapori Māori, ki te whakamorimori hoki kia aro mai ki ngā punaha pōtitanga o Aotearoa. Ko tō ihupūmanawa ki te pīkau i ngā kaupapa nui whakaharahara, me tō mōhio ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi ka tohungia koe he kaimahi tika mō tēnei tūranga mahi. Kua mahitahi kē koe ki ngā Māori, ngā iwi me ngā hapū, ā e pūmau ana koe ki te whakaahu i ngā punaha whakaratarata ā-tikanga e whakamana nei i ngā hua kanorau o te Māori huri noa i Aotearoa. Ko tō momo he whakakotahi, he mahi ngātahi me te hikaka ki te hāpai i ngā herenga tāngata.
You are an experienced leader with a passion for empowering Māori communities and fostering participation in Aotearoa's electoral processes. Your expertise in managing large-scale programmes and projects, combined with a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, makes you the ideal candidate for this role. You have a proven track record of working in partnership with Māori, iwi, and hapū, and are committed to developing culturally responsive services that reflect the diverse needs of Māori across Aotearoa. Your leadership style is inclusive, collaborative, and you thrive in building and maintaining positive relationships.
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience leading operational delivery in complex, large-scale events or programmes, with a focus on Māori communities.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrated ability to apply its principles in practice.
• Experience building partnerships with iwi, hapū, and Māori organisations.
• Ability to design and implement operational plans that are culturally responsive and future-focused.
• Expertise in recruiting, developing, and managing teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to managing challenges.

Mā te tūhono mai ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri ka aha?
Ko tā te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri he whakakotahi, ka waewae kai pakiaka ki ngā tikanga taketake me te whakapūmau i ngā taura here ā-tāngata ki ngā hapori Māori. Ko tāu mahitahi me tēnei rōpū, e āhei ana koe ki te tauāwhi i ngā punaha pōtitanga mō āpōpō, e rangona nei te reo o ia tangata i Aotearoa. He wāhi mahi taupuhupuhi e manawa nui ai ki te kanorau ā-tangata me te mauritau o te noho aio ki te mahi me te kāinga hoki.
Why join the Electoral Commission?
The Electoral Commission is committed to inclusivity, cultural competency, and fostering strong partnerships with Māori communities. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future of electoral services in Aotearoa, ensuring that every New Zealander's voice is heard. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment that values diversity and work-life balance.
Ngā kōrero mō Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri
Ko te kawenga a Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri he whakahaere i te pūnaha pōti o Aotearoa, me te whai kia mārama te pūnaha ki ngā tāngata o Aotearoa, kia whakapono mai tātau ki taua pūnaha, ā, kia tautokona hoki tātau ki te whai wāhi ki ngā tukanga pōti. E tautoko ana ā mātau mahi i te manaporitanga o Aotearoa me Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa whānui
About the Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri
We are an independent Crown Entity responsible for delivering parliamentary elections and referenda, promoting understanding of New Zealand's democratic processes, and working to ensure that every eligible New Zealander can easily enrol and vote. Our mission is to foster trust and participation in Aotearoa's elections.
He aha ki tua?
Mō tētehi rārangi tūranga mahi, ki te tono rānei ki tēnei tūranga, pāngia te "Tono mai inaiānei", mō pārongo kē atu, whakapā atu ki recruitment@elections.govt.nz ranei.
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Me mana ai ā-ture tō āhei ki te mahi ki roto i Aotearoa
What's next? For a position description, or to apply for this role, please click "Apply now!" or for further information, contact recruitment@elections.govt.nz
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 3rd November
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.