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CCS Disability Action’s vision is to see every disabled person included in
the life of their family and community.

We have been working with disabled people and their families since 1935 and are now
at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector New Zealand-wide. Our people are professional, innovative, dedicated and knowledgeable. We hold ourselves to the highest possible ethical and professional standards and are known for our partnership approach to support.

Pou Ārahi a motu – Māori Development and Leadership

Job description National Pou Ārahi

Application form National Pou Ārahi

Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Are you proactive and passionate about all things te ao Māori? We have an exciting position available as National Pou Ārahi to promote Māori Development and Leadership across the organisation.

What we offer: 

• This is a flexible role and will allow you to further your cultural development skillsets in a positive and values-based environment. 

• Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme - providing free and confidential counselling and support, as well as our employee benefits programme.

• A paid day of wellness leave each year. 

Job specific information

We are seeking a motivated National Pou Ārahi to support our mahi across the motu. You will play a key role in supporting Māori Disabled Leadership and support the service delivery aims of the organisation by embedding the Māori Disability Leadership Framework and Te Reo Strategy in the practice of the staff across the organisation.

He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku e kī atu. He tāngata, He tāngata, He tāngata. As such; we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you will thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the not-for-profit sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to thrive and make a difference.

About the role:

• A key role in embedding the Māori Disability Leadership Framework and Te Reo Strategy.

• Develop, facilitate, and coordinate training programs for internal and external groups.

• Provide effective leadership and Project management to Manawatanga – Te Pou Tarāwaho o te Hautūtanga Māori, Māori Leadership Framework.

• Identify funding and opportunities.

• Develop and implement a solution focused annual work plan.

About you:

• You have experience working with whānau, hapu, iwi and Māori organisations.

• You are committed to bicultural development, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and understand the importance of the what the articles provides and knowledge, enact and implement into the organisational operation.

• You are competent in Te Reo Māori, Tikanga and English.

• You hold an awareness of political change on current Maori events that may affect the organisation.

• You have an ability to articulate and combine theory, practise and cultural experience.

• You hold strong organisational and time management skills.

• An inclusive practice to embrace people into kaupapa Māori values and practices.

• Experience in reporting accountability.

• An ability to facilitate Māori networks/groups to deliver on mutually agreed outcomes.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide a completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV and a cover letter. These can be emailed to Matty.Judd@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application or accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Matty Judd on 027 203 8761 or via the email above.

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

About us

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.