Mo m tou | About Us
Our Vision - Preventing Harm, Saving Lives, Securing our Future.
Our values are about who we are as individuals, and the behaviours we expect from each other, in and outside Maritime NZ.
Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing
Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose
Courage | Kia M ia - We are brave, capable and confident
Ko Rere Moana Aotearoa te pokapu -motu ka whakature, ka aroturuki, ka urupare ki ng take moana.
Mo to m tou Ropu | About the group
The Chief Executive Office, People and Culture group is responsible for ensuring the cultural capabilities - sought through Te Korowai o Kaitiakitanga - are built and embedded throughout the organisation. This Group contributes to the strategic leadership of Maritime NZ through supporting the design, delivery and embedding of the organisation's strategy Te Korowai o Kaitiakitanga and ensures change is well planned and delivered.
Te tunga | The role
The Kaihautu M ori is an influential Senior Leadership role reporting to the DCE Chief Executive Office, People and Culture. The focus for role in the past three years has been the on development of T M tou Rautaki M ori our Te Ao M ori strategy and capability framework which has been endorsed by both our Board and Executive leadership team.
T M tou Rautaki M ori outlines four strategic pillars that support te hokaka (the aspirations): Leadership and Culture, Empowered Organisation, Partnerships and Engagement. We are now looking for an exceptional leader and change champion who has the enthusiasm and drive to deliver T M tou Rautaki M ori through planned initiatives across our organisation.
You will work in partnership with the Manager Culture and Capability and wider team who will support the planning and delivery of T M tou Rautaki M ori. It's a hands on dynamic role with an interesting mix of the strategic and operational delivery. You will have passion and drive for lifting capability and nurturing a positive and inclusive organisational culture with a desire to be involved in the exciting initiatives as they are implemented.
You will become a trusted Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive and Executive Team ensuring that internal capability is built to enable Te Ao M ori strategic outcomes and ensure M ori views are reflected in our everyday work. By building and lifting our internal capability will ensure our staff are confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement and partnerships with M ori.
Nou te rourou | What you bring
You'll have a reputation as a strong and effective leader; someone who is known for getting the best out of people, fostering a positive, cohesive and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing. You will be a confident communicator, who is happy to challenge the status quo and work with the organisation to implement innovative ways to weave Te Ao M ori into capability expectations for all our people.
Mou | For you
Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with M ori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our values.
Upon joining us you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance so check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
The appointing range for this role is $194,797 - $238,083.
Applications for this role close Monday 8th September 2025. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions please e-mail [email protected]
