Maori Land Advisor

Full time permanent position Ko wai matau About us The people at Whakatane District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We work where we work best, whether it's the office or home. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us? Mo tenei turanga mahi About this role In this role, you'll work closely with our community to support the monitoring and recovery of Maori land and water rates arrears. To do this you'll need a highly-developed awareness of Tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori and a willingness to learn and improve. Relationship building is a big part of the job so you'll need to communicate well and build partnerships quickly. There is also data to review, reports to generate and letters to write, an ability to learn new systems and processes is key. Ko wai koe About you You'll be joining a team that envisions being better together, so you'll be a team player that upholds the values that a bunch of staff developed together (see below). You'll have experience in administration, working with a high degree of accuracy. You'll also have a strong understanding of Tikanga Maori, be able to build rapport quickly, adapt to new systems and processes and enjoy engaging with a wide range of people across our community. You'll get access to a range of staff benefits including five weeks' annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and free swimming pool access. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place and you will too. Salary range for this position is $50,030 - $67,690. Our values We're always learning and improving - Toitu te Taumata We're passionate and proud - Toitu te Mauri Ora We work as one team - Toitu te Mahi Tahi We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitu te Tangata We care about our environment - Toitu te Taiao If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Justin McGeough, Manager Rates, or a member of our People & Capability team on 07 306 0500, or #J-18808-Ljbffr