Mātanga Hangarau Whakaaturanga | Information Specialist

Permanent full time
Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

 

Te Tumu Paeroa

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

 

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

The Mātanga Hangarau Whakaaturanga | Information Specialist plays a pivotal role in strengthening Te Tumu Paeroa’s information environment, ensuring our data and records are accurate, accessible, and protected for current and future generations.

You’ll lead the development of resources, standards, and best‑practice processes that enhance the integrity and quality of our information, while championing compliance across the organisation. With responsibility for both digital and physical records, you’ll oversee reporting systems, support informed decision‑making, and manage archiving and disposal in line with the Public Records Act - helping safeguard the knowledge that underpins and advances the mana of Māori land.

The main responsibilities of this role will include:

• Developing and improving information management policies, processes, and the roadmap.

• Enhancing information capture, sharing, and access, including digitisation and staff record requests.

• Monitoring and reporting on compliance with information standards, legislation, and data quality.

• Managing archival and disposal of physical and digital records, including schedules and Archives NZ transfers.

• Ensuring accurate information sharing and support education, resources, and internal communication.

• Providing organisation-wide support and expertise, contributing to IT strategy, training, and ad‑hoc tasks.

 

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in information management, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., Information Management degree or equivalent).

• Strong working knowledge of the Public Records Act 2005 and best‑practice information management principles.

• Understanding of Māori Data Sovereignty and its application in an organisational context.

• Well‑developed analytical, problem‑solving, teamwork, and relationship‑building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and organisational abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in Dynamics CRM, Business Central, SharePoint, and/or M365 an advantage.

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

• Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential)

 

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism

Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity

We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity

Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

• Collaborative, supportive working environment

• 5 weeks annual leave

We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land.  The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly, and will be critical in enabling our vision.

 

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

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