Advisor -Communications (Maori)Deliver prompt and high-quality te reo and tikanga Maori support Permanent, Full-time ( hours per week)Te Awamutu based but flexible on location Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking.A whanau-friendly workplace with the potential of flexible working arrangements for roles that can be negotiated About usTe Wananga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand'ssecond largest tertiary institution, and we've been providing transformationaleducation opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years. Our visionof 'Whanau transformation through education' drives ourcommitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Maoriculture and values.Ko nga uara (our values) are woven throughout theactions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi(employees):Te Aroha: Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we are accountable.Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.Nga Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.About this roleThe primary purpose of the Advisor – Communications(Maori) is to deliver prompt and high-quality te reo and tikanga Maori supportto uphold the bilingual continuity of our communications, marketing and designresources and materials at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Offer expert support in te reo andtikanga Maori to facilitate the creation and advancement of brand, stakeholder,and corporate communications Assess, revise, and offer accurate translationsthat adhere to technical and grammatical standards while preserving ourcampaigns creative essenceFormulate te reo Maori messagingsuitable for articles, publications, social media, websites, video and radiocontent, and other relevant platformsProduce, edit and finalise copy andother written materials in te reo Maori-Ensure the original meaning and intentof text is not lost-Ensure that technical terms arecorrectly translatedResearch and gather information to beused in translations including digital, website, social media, radio and othercreative outputsEnsure all te reo Maori content isaligned to target audiences, complies with Ako and legislative requirements andaligns to brand and media guidelinesEstablish and maintain quality internalrelationships with kaimahi across TWoAUndertake other duties as required bythe employer provided the kaimahi has the required skills and qualificationsAbout you:Qualifications: Graduate of Te Panekiretanga orrelevant Te Reo Maori qualification of Level 7 or aboveFull NZ Driver LicenceExperience:3+ years of experience in creatingwritten and verbal communication materials in both English and te reo MaoriProficient in generating, testing, andreviewing te reo Maori copy and scripts for video, radio, and social mediaWell-versed in communications andmarketing campaigns, with a strong understanding of what resonates withaudiencesDemonstrated expertise in translatingbetween English and te reo Maori, comfortable with producing creative te reoMaori contentAhuatanga Maori:Knowledgeable in te ao Maori (MaoriWorld) and is seen as a leader for ahuatanga Maori (values, culture andtikanga)Fluent in spoken and written te reoMaori and can provide guidance and leadership in this areaUnderstands and is an advocate forusing Te Wananga o Aotearoa values in the workplace Aposition description can be downloaded below. For more information, please email Position description
