• Relationship and contract management with an eye for detail
• Navigate funding agreements and provide advice
• Confidence in te ao Māori and solid capability in te reo Māori needed
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation:
Te Māngai Pāho is the Crown entity responsible for funding media and content to promote Māori language and culture. Their aim is to whakanui i te reo Māori and tikanga Māori so that they are spoken, heard, seen, and valued. In July this year, Te Māngai Pāho celebrated 30 years of te reo Māori creativity, innovation, and excellence in the Māori broadcasting sector.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
This is a fixed-term engagement covering maternity leave, ideally starting in early February 2025 for a 6–7-month appointment. Ideally based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the Kaitūhono Te Whiringa will work closely with the Hautū Te Whiringa (Funding Manager) to support the kaupapa of Māori language revitalisation by ensuring all funding commitments are properly contracted, monitored, and managed.
You will maintain a high standard of contract administration, application process management, and milestone oversight, working with funded entities to ensure smooth transitions from funding commitments to project completion. This role requires balancing support, oversight, and accountability to facilitate successful outcomes in te reo Māori content.
Mōu | About You
Your confidence in te ao Māori and capability in te reo Māori enables you to engage meaningfully and effectively with Māori content creators and platforms. While fluency is not required, you will need to demonstrate a strong working knowledge and comfort in using te reo Māori in professional settings.
You bring:
Proven experience in relationship and contract management.
Ability to navigate funding agreements and provide sound advice.
Experience in application and funding processes, including milestone and budget oversight.
Legal knowledge or negotiation skills (preferred).
Understanding of content production and/or funding management and reporting (desirable).
You’ll be proactive, detail-focused, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
Applications close midnight Sunday 18 January 2026
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa.
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