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Job Vacancies
Interns (Wellington-based)
Applications open: 11 - 22 November at 5pm
Shortlisting: 25 - 29 November
Interviews: 2 - 6 December
Fixed-term: 16 of December 2024 to 28 of February 2025.
Intern - Research
The intern will directly support Te Mātātupu (the data and research team) in executing their annual work plan. The intern is expected to contribute to data collection, data analysis, and other key processes in research and monitoring of te reo Māori related data. This role provides an opportunity for the intern to be exposed to the Māori language revitalisation movement for kāinga, hapori and iwi.
For more info or to apply, visit SEEK(external link)
Intern - Kāhui Support
The core function of this role is to contribute to the enablement of the Kāhui Support work programme through the provision of support to the Kaiārahi Poureo/Kaiāwhina (Kāhui Support Lead).
This role provides an opportunity for the intern to be exposed to the Māori language revitalisation movement amongst kāinga, hapori and iwi.
For more info or to apply, visit SEEK(external link)
Intern - Communications and Marketing
The intern will deliver high quality communications through a range of channels to help enhance the reputation of Te Mātāwai and will also play a coordination role, including for events. Another focus will be to plan, create, and test a range of social media content by Te Mātāwai.
For more info or to apply, visit SEEK(external link)
Pou Reo (Tainui)
The Pou Reo is a full time equivalent (FTE) position that will work alongside Ngā Paemanu o Tainui and kāinga, hapori and iwi of Te Kāhui ā-rohe o Tainui, supporting to deliver their strategy that helps contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori, for Māori, by Māori across the Kāhui ā-rohe o Tainui.
The Pou Reo will reside in the Kāhui ā-rohe o Tainui and be self-driven and passionate about Te Reo me ōnā tikanga particularly that of te Kāhui-ā-rohe o Tainui.
Applications open: 4 - 17 November
Shortlisting: 18 – 22 November
Interviews: 25 - 29 November
SEEK.CO.NZ/JOB/POUREO-TAINUI(external link)
Kaiāwhina (Tainui)
The Kaiāwhina will work alongside Ngā Paemanu o Tainui and provide administrative support that helps contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori, for Māori, by Māori across the Kāhui o Tainui.
The Kaiāwhina will be responsible for providing administrative services to Ngā Paemanu o Tainui and supporting Pae members in their roles of leading the revitalisation of the Māori language at a regional level.
Applications open: 4 - 17 November
Shortlisting: 18 – 22 November
Interviews: 25 - 29 November
SEEK.CO.NZ/JOB/KAIĀWHINA-TAINUI(external link)
Kaiāwhina (Te Reo Tukutuku)
The Kaiāwhina will work alongside Pae Motuhake o Te Reo Tukutuku and provide administrative support that helps contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori, for Māori, by Māori across the Kāhui o Te Reo Tukutuku.
The Kaiāwhina will be responsible for providing administrative services to Pae Motuhake o Te Reo Tukutuku and supporting Pae members in their roles of leading the revitalisation of the Māori language at a regional level.
Applications open: 29 October - 10 November
Shortlisting: 11 November - 15 November
Interviews: 18 November - 22 November
Please email your CV and cover letter to mahi@tematawai.maori.nz
Read more about the role [PDF, 337 KB]
About us:
Are you a passionate advocate for the revitalisation of the Māori language?
Do you want to utilise your fluency in te reo Māori?
A career with Te Mātāwai is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with iwi, Māori, and our stakeholders on a range of investment and research initiatives that contribute to the revitalisation of the Māori language.
What our staff say
'Being part of Te Mātāwai allows me to support people in rural and urban settings who toil for the Māori language. After all, our language survives because of the commitment and advocacy from the people.'
- Tira Puketapu, Advisor | Communications
'Playing a role in the revitalisation of te reo Māori is very rewarding. Not only have I had the opportunity to support those in the community but I have also been able to implement my own strategy to revitalise te reo Māori in my home.'
- Nate Brabender, Team Leader | Investments
Expression of interest
If you are interested in working for Te Mātāwai, please get in touch and send your CV to mahi@tematawai.maori.nz