Te Pākatitia, Principal Adviser - Māori (Wellington)
Do you have excellent communication and relationship building skills and enjoy a dynamic, fast paced environment?
Are you a strategic and inclusive leader who can actively contribute to successful outcomes for Māori staff and students?
Do you have demonstrated experience working alongside Māori communities, preferably in an education or library setting?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an inspiring leader to step into a newly created role as Te Pākatitia - Principal Adviser, Māori within Te Pātaka Kōrero - The Library on a permanent contract. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic direction, and shape library services to support successful outcomes for the University’s Māori community and its strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of the Library’s Rautaki Māori plan and strengthen our contributions to the University’s Strategic Outcomes Framework for Māori: Mai i te Iho ki te Pae.
Cultivate and foster effective, enduring relationships with Te Herenga Waka’s Māori community to ensure Library services contribute to their achievements and academic success.
Collaborate across the Library and University to strengthen outcomes for Māori students and staff.
Support all library users and staff in their engagement with, and protection of, mātauranga Māori.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You are a strategic, inclusive thinker with a passion for Māori advancement and equity. You thrive in collaborative environments and your knowledge of Te Ao Māori informs your approach. You will have a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, ideally in a library and/or tertiary education environment.
Key requirements:
A relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience working alongside Māori communities, preferably in a tertiary education or library setting.
Proven leadership and strategic planning experience in complex environments.
Demonstrated experience planning, developing, and implementing Māori strategies.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Knowledge and high level of competency of te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori.
Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.
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Close date for vacancy: 17 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Trish Wilson (Trish.wilson@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Step into the vibrant world of Te Pātaka Kōrero - Library, where innovation meets tradition. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent client-centred services and fostering a supportive learning environment. With access to world-class resources and special collections, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic community that values knowledge and growth. Be part of a place where your passion for learning and service can truly shine.
