Kaitūhono Rautaki Matua - Strategic Engagement Partner

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō mātou | About us

"Tā mātou nei whakakitenga, he waihanga i ngā hononga ahurei me ngā Tāngata katoa o Aotearoa, kia ngāwari ake ngā wā e whara ai te tangata, hei whakapiki i tā rātou nei orange".

Our vision is to create a unique partnership with every New Zealander, improving their quality of life by minimising the incidence and impact of injury."

ACC is committed to a partnered approach between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti to support all New Zealanders to stay safe and recover from the impact of injury. ACC's corporate mātāpono, "Whāia Te Tika" has been incorporated at the heart of our new ten-year ACC strategy Huakina te Rā as we navigate the organisation into a future where communities achieve oranga whānau, and where services are easier to access, are more responsive, and are culturally inclusive for Māori.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Now is an exciting time to make your mark with ACC as we embark on interweaving kaupapa Māori into our day-to-day mahi. As the Kaitūhono Rautaki Matua | Strategic Engagement Partner to the Deputy Chief Executive Māori, you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and advice on the design and implementation of Te Tiriti and equity centric initiatives across ACC that will better deliver on the needs of Māori. This is a deep subject matter expert role that requires active, influential leadership to nurture strategic engagement and development of iwi, hapū, whānau, clients, Māori business and Māori community partnerships across Aotearoa on behalf of ACC.

This role works by partnering with leaders across ACC, to bring Māori worldviews and mātauranga into the development and accountability mechanisms of ACC to ensure our systems and processes are accessible, resolve inequities, and meet the needs of Māori.

Salary ranges from $137,401 to $193,978 with a mid-point of $161,648. Preferred locations are Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Tāmaki Makaurau. Other locations may be considered, and genuine flexible working options are available. For a detailed position description, please click here

Ko koe tēnei? | Is this you?

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A significant proven track record in successful partnering approaches with Iwi, Hapū and whānau Māori to support Crown obligations towards effective Māori development and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated competency in Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga, mātauranga māori and values, political and social systems, including demonstrated strong iwi connections.
• Demonstrated experience in Māori engagement including strong established Māori networks across the private and public sector.
• Extensive knowledge, and proven ability to advise on the application of te Tiriti o Waitangi and Crown obligations to Māori development and wellbeing.
• A genuine desire to work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti.
• Highly effective interpersonal and influencing skills with proven experience of building strong relationships with people at all levels and leading cultural change.
• Experience of lifting capability and providing practical advice, guidance, and tools to help others succeed.
• An influential style that builds trust and credibility with a strong sense of accountability to complete work on time and within budget.

Ngā whaihua | The Benefits

Join a team that values and celebrates diversity and inclusion, where you are encouraged to be your authentic self. Enjoy an array of attractive benefits, including a 9% employer super contribution, annual health checks, and flu vaccinations. Take advantage of discounts on Southern Cross health insurance, gym memberships, and retail purchases. Embrace genuine flexible working options to support your individual needs.

Tonoa mai | Apply now

Applications close 5 pm Monday 29 January 2024

For a confidential kōrero about the role please contact tori.ngataki@acc.co.nz

Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Careers Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you would like further information, please contact kate.scott@acc.co.nz