Language Planning Advisor
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Ko te whakarauoratanga o te reo Māori te manawa o ngā mahi a Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
Kia māhorahora te reo - te reo Māori is visible, valued and voiced.
Our mission is to give effect to the status of te reo Māori as an official language, to promote te reo Māori as an ordinary means of communication and as a living language, and to lead the coordination of implementing Te Maihi Karauna (Crown Māori Language Strategy).
Te Tūranga | About the role
Fixed Term opportunity until December 2026.
The Language Planning Advisor provides support to agencies, assisting in developing their language plans by:
· promoting engagement and providing advice across those agencies
· assisting in the development of tools and resources
Te Kaitono | About you
We are looking for someone who is a networker and great with relationship management.
You will have experience in:
· customer/relationship management
· presenting and public speaking
· sales/marketing type roles
Most importantly you will bring hype crew energy, initiative and drive to support te reo Māori in the public service.
Te Ohaoha | What we offer
A work environment that:
· is a safe learning space for te reo Māori
· is kaupapa Māori based
· supports each other and encourages new ideas
· is open to flexible working arrangements
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Please download a copy of the full Position Description here
Kaitohutohu_Mahere_Reo_-_Language_Planning_Advisor.pdf
Te Utu ā-Tau | Salary $65,000 – $85,000
To be considered for this role you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand
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If you would like any more information about this role, please email our team at vacancy@tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
Applications close midnight, 16 August 2026