Te Kaea | Wellington
Kai Whakahaere Whare
Cultural Activations Leader
About the Business:
Te Tai Hono (team of The Tumu Whakarae), is be responsible for implementing the Rūnanga three-year strategy to deliver Te Au Hūmārika strategic plan. Centralised management through the Tumu Whakarae (national director) will ensure the kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga essential for effective implementation by all Te Tai Aroha - Māori Ministries personnel.
An environment that ensures that Māori who engage with Te Ope Whakaora thrive would see Māori worship in church services, Social Mission services that effectively engage and serve tāngata Māori, and Māori experiencing a strong sense of place, autonomy and trust in line with tūrangawaewae and tino rangatiratanga/self-determination principles.
About the Role:
The primary function of the Te Kaea is to provide administrative and Commercial management for the use of the Whare Rūnanga and until it is built, a space dedicated for this purpose. The second role is to lead the Cultural Activations on behalf of Te Tai Hono.
What will your responsibilities be:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the 'Whare'
Look for ways to make the 'Whare' commercially viable
Lead Kaha Haka and waiata activations and competence in Te Ope Whakaora nationally
Organise an annual Kapa Haka festival in Te Ika A Maui and Te Waipounamu for Te Ope Whakaora
Our ideal candidate will:
Have significant experience in leading and or participating in Kapa Haka and Waiata performance
Be willing to travel as required to build competence in Kapa Haka, Waita and other cultural strengthening activities
Has the knowledge to create and or oversee, the creation of new haka and waiata with actions as appropriate
Has relationships with other experts in the area of Kapa Haka
Have experience in the management and maintenance of property
Has experience managing an annual budget
Has experience leading a team and or participating as a part of a high performing team
Understands the values of Te Ope Whakaora and Tikanga Māori
Our offer to you:
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
Flexible working arrangements
Free car parking
Two year Koru Membership
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This role is permanent fulltime and hours worked will be 37hrs per week.
The starting salary for this role will fall between $75k-$100k
The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $38 and $45
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
We look forward to receiving your application.
TSA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment.
