Principal Māori Cultural Advisor

Mercury is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading renewable energy companies, generating electricity from 100% renewable sources and serving homes and businesses across the motu.

Our work is closely connected to the whenua and the communities where we operate. We are committed to building meaningful partnerships with iwi and Māori and strengthening cultural capability across the organisation as we grow our impact.

As Principal Māori Cultural Advisor, you will lead the development of Māori cultural capability across Mercury. You will design and deliver initiatives that strengthen understanding of te ao Māori, te reo and tikanga across the business, while supporting the Pou Tūhono-ā-Iwi to shape and implement the organisation’s Māori strategy. You will coach leaders and teams, guide engagement with iwi partners, and help embed culturally grounded practices across projects and relationships.

You will bring deep knowledge of te ao Māori and extensive experience leading cultural capability programmes within organisations. You will be a confident communicator in te reo Māori, skilled at building trusted relationships with iwi and hapū, and experienced in guiding cultural transformation and strategic engagement.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  


Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now! Applications Close Midnight 5th April 2026
To find out more, please get in touch with Russell Spratt on 0294463770 or Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 for a confidential kōrero.

We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.

A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.

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