Southern Regional Pou Arahi
Aroha ki te Tāngata – Mahia te mahi
Working for the love of people
Application form Regional Pou Ārahi
Hours: Permanent, 30 hours per week
Job specific information
The Pou Arahi will promote Māori Disabled Leadership and support the service delivery aims of the organisation by embedding the Manawa - Māori Leadership Framework and Te Ao, Te Ao, Te Reo Māori Strategy in the practice of the staff across the region. The Pou Arahi will lead, plan, organise and implement Karanga Maha throughout the Southern Region.
The role involves relationship building, support and administration and to provide support as well as facilitating quality education and awareness programmes internally and externally with Whānau Hauā to community organisations, businesses, schools, and the wider community.
At CCS Disability Action, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can 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 apply your skillsets and knowledge to thrive in this role.
About the role
The position is a leadership role that will promote Māori Disabled Leadership and the perspective and reality for Whānau Hauā Māori disabled people within CCS Disability Action and the whānau, hapū, iwi and community.
Facilitate the development of Manawa, the Māori Leadership and Development Action Plan for the Southern region and its branches.
Provide support and guidance to Regional Leadership Team members.
Work directly with Coordinators and Support Workers who are supporting whanau haua within the region.
Facilitate or provide connection to cultural supervision opportunities.
Develop, Plan, Organise, Implement and attend Karanga Maha - Many Voices hui within the Southern Region.
Connect whanau haua with appropriate supports and networks.
Participate in, and contribute to, Te Pou Whirinaki meetings and events.
Effectively manage and support external and internal stakeholder relationships
Support the positive relationship between whānau, Hapū, iwi Māori and community.
Competent to think strategically to progress Māori development and works inclusively within a diverse community, internally and externally.
The Pou Ārahi will contribute to ongoing service delivery through the development of competence of staff within the region. They will build internal and external relationships that are positive and focused on the well-being of disabled people.
About you
You will have:
You will have an understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to Whānau Hauā disabled people.
Prior experience in a Learning and Development role including administration in Learning Management Systems.
Preferably some eLearning design skills.
Advanced organisational skills, attention to detail as well as the ability to handle multiple assignments.
Ability to relate to diverse range of people.
Competent with Te Ao Māori practices, Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
How to apply
Please contact Serene Tzeng on 027 207 6799 or via email: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz for an application pack.
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 Serene Tzeng on 027 207 6799 or via email: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
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.