Job Description
Job description
Protect the sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau
Help us build best practice for Māori heritage outcomes
Be an integral part of a great team
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council and Mana Whenua have jointly established the Māori Cultural Heritage Programme (MCHP) to identify, map, manage and protect Auckland’s Māori heritage places.
Auckland Council has an important role to play in the conservation of Māori heritage in meeting its legal and policy commitments, international obligations, and its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty). The MCHP is the programme responsible for scheduling Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua in the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP), administering the Māori Heritage Alert Layer and providing specialist advice to Auckland Council.
The Senior Specialist assists with the development and implementation of the MCHP. Day to day you will:
Provide detailed technical advice and expert opinion on Māori heritage matters.
Provide and present evidence, and support to Council’s position.
Manage key partnerships with external stakeholders, Mana Whenua, and the community.
As a senior in the team, you will be required to provide a tuakana teina approach to coaching and support of colleagues within the Māori Heritage team.
You can view a copy of the position description here
He kōrero mōu: About you
To be able to provide high-quality specialist advice, expertise and leadership on Māori Heritage matters, you must have the following:
Solid experience in planning/resource management/heritage
An understanding of tikanga Māori
Experience in working within kaupapa Māori frameworks
An outstanding track record of delivering collaborative results
Working experience with iwi in the fields of Māori heritage and/or Māori planning, archaeology, GIS (geographic information systems) or experience in the Treaty settlement space would be a good match for this position.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Joining the Māori Heritage team provides an opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of Māori heritage in Tamaki Makaurau through an innovative kaupapa Māori approach.
Core values that drive the team are:
Te Tiriti o Waitangi compliance.
Partnership with Mana Whenua.
Supporting kaitiakitanga through participation.
Proactive protection of Māori cultural heritage.
Active enhancement of Māori cultural heritage.
matauranga and tikanga frameworks.
Focus on outcomes.
The team has a strong focus on working under the values of kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, tika, pono and aroha which are upheld and demonstrated in the way we work together, acknowledging that no one piece is more important than another and that we each add to the harmony, success and achievement of the team. We support each other working across disciplines as required, doing things in the right way with honesty and integrity.
Cultural integrity, acknowledgement and protection of Matauranga Māori (traditional knowledge systems and intellectual property) are important principles upheld by the team.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: 11th February 2026
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Protect the sites and places of significance to Mana Whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau
Help us build best practice for Māori heritage outcomes
Be an integral part of a great team
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council and Mana Whenua have jointly established the Māori Cultural Heritage Programme (MCHP) to identify, map, manage and protect Auckland’s Māori heritage places.
Auckland Council has an important role to play in the conservation of Māori heritage in meeting its legal and policy commitments, international obligations, and its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty). The MCHP is the programme responsible for scheduling Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua in the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP), administering the Māori Heritage Alert Layer and providing specialist advice to Auckland Council.
The Senior Specialist assists with the development and implementation of the MCHP. Day to day you will:
Provide detailed technical advice and expert opinion on Māori heritage matters.
Provide and present evidence, and support to Council’s position.
Manage key partnerships with external stakeholders, Mana Whenua, and the community.
As a senior in the team, you will be required to provide a tuakana teina approach to coaching and support of colleagues within the Māori Heritage team.
You can view a copy of the position description here
He kōrero mōu: About you
To be able to provide high-quality specialist advice, expertise and leadership on Māori Heritage matters, you must have the following:
Solid experience in planning/resource management/heritage
An understanding of tikanga Māori
Experience in working within kaupapa Māori frameworks
An outstanding track record of delivering collaborative results
Working experience with iwi in the fields of Māori heritage and/or Māori planning, archaeology, GIS (geographic information systems) or experience in the Treaty settlement space would be a good match for this position.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Joining the Māori Heritage team provides an opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of Māori heritage in Tamaki Makaurau through an innovative kaupapa Māori approach.
Core values that drive the team are:
Te Tiriti o Waitangi compliance.
Partnership with Mana Whenua.
Supporting kaitiakitanga through participation.
Proactive protection of Māori cultural heritage.
Active enhancement of Māori cultural heritage.
matauranga and tikanga frameworks.
Focus on outcomes.
The team has a strong focus on working under the values of kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, tika, pono and aroha which are upheld and demonstrated in the way we work together, acknowledging that no one piece is more important than another and that we each add to the harmony, success and achievement of the team. We support each other working across disciplines as required, doing things in the right way with honesty and integrity.
Cultural integrity, acknowledgement and protection of Matauranga Māori (traditional knowledge systems and intellectual property) are important principles upheld by the team.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: 11th February 2026
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Specialist Māori Heritage position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Algies Bay offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
