Join the kaupapa where te reo is at the centre of everything we do

Working for Te Mātāwai means contributing to Māori language revitalisation and empowering whānau to restore te reo as a nurturing first language in home and communities.

Expressions of interest - If you are interested in working for Te Mātāwai, get in touch with us and send your CV to [email protected].

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Te Mātāwai is committed to being a good employer and creating a safe and healthy work environment for all staff. We recognise the need to look after our kaimahi and their wellbeing. We set this out in policies to demonstrate that their health and wellbeing is a priority. More importantly, we reinforce this in staff meetings and general discussions between peers and managers. Ko te manaaki i te whānau, he manaaki i te kaimahi, he manaaki hoki i Te Mātāwai. Our personnel policies are regularly reviewed to ensure they are compliant with legislation and that they align with the Ngā Mātāpono for Te Mātāwai.

Te Mātāwai values people and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity for all employees and potential employees. In all cases, Te Mātāwai will appoint the best-qualified person to any position in which it is recruiting and remunerate, train, develop and appraise staff without discrimination.

Te Mātāwai is committed to being a good employer, and our recruitment policy is based on providing a fair and transparent process for all parties. Our recruitment focuses on employees with good levels of te reo Māori and specialist technical skills. Te Mātāwai is aware of the value and application of these skills, especially when our staff engage with bilingual and monolingual whānau in the community from diverse walks of life. It is important that our staff can operate professionally and culturally, in an atmosphere that is inviting and welcoming so whānau feel comfortable and confident engaging with Te Mātāwai.

Te Mātāwai seeks to attract and retain the best person for the job. Accordingly, we pay rates consistent with the market for all positions, and the remuneration is regularly reviewed.

Te Mātāwai has policies in place to prevent and address bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace and to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Te Mātāwai is committed to a safe, positive, and healthy workplace through providing strong leadership, fostering good working relationships, and ensuring robust policies and procedures.