Published: 5 November, 2020
Kaituitui Ahurea, Events Coordinator
- Passionate about the kaupapa of Kapa Haka?
- Keen to support the success of the upcoming events in Te Tau Ihu?
- Check out this exciting part-time, fixed term role until mid-2025
We’re excited to be expanding our Te Kāhui Whiria Māori Partnerships team with this new and exciting part-time (20 hours per week) fixed term opportunity as Kaituitui Ahurea, Events Coordinator.
Reporting to the Kaihautū, Manager Māori Partnerships, you’ll support Te Tai Ihu o te Waka a Maui Māori Cultural Council to ensure the upcoming Kapa Haka events at a national level are a success.
Your work programme will include:
- Project and event co-ordination covering the full spectrum of event planning including health and safety, accommodation, parking and traffic, resource consents, city activation, media and more.
- Promoting cultural awareness and Kapa Haka in the region and ensuring appropriate protocols are observed at the events.
- Relationship management and collaboration with internal groups, iwi and key stakeholders.
- Administrative support in the form of project documentation, reports and presentations to Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māori Cultural Council Executive, as well as meeting coordination and purchase order/invoice management.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a practitioner of tikanga and mātauranga Māori to combine your passion for Kapa Haka with your proven event and project management experience. Your extensive iwi network and experience working with Māori groups will be invaluable in this role.
You’re a self-starter who thrives on delivering great results on time, on budget and to a high standard. Excellent organisational and administrative skills are essential, as well as experience working with the full suite of Microsoft Office programmes.
About us
"Working together to make Nelson an even better place"
Te Kāhui Whiria is focussed on strengthening partnerships with iwi, mātāwaka and Māori communities; as well as continuing to support cultural development within Nelson City Council. Nelson City Council is an organisation filled with smart, supportive people who love this smart little city of ours.
If you’re looking to combine your strengths with your passion for Kapa Haka, apply today!
Click here to view the position description. Applications close midnight Wednesday 18 November 2020.
For more information about the role, please contact Rebecca Taylor, Business Partner People and Capability on 03 265 2611.