21st August, 2026
Kaikōtuitui | Project and Stakeholder Connector
Start ASAP - 6-month Fixed-term | Full-time | Ōtepoti/Dunedin
Our client is a kaupapa Māori organisation focused on improving Māori health and wellbeing outcomes across Aotearoa. Their mahi spans workforce development, education, research, leadership and locally led solutions that support whānau to thrive.
This role supports the coordination of projects and programmes within a kaupapa Māori health and wellbeing environment. The role helps promote kaupapa and initiatives that contribute to improved Māori health and wellbeing outcomes, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, partners and interest groups across the wider health, wellbeing and community sectors.
As this is parental leave cover, the team is looking for someone organised, relationship-led and able to step into an established programme of work with confidence. You will bring practical coordination experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work respectfully within kaupapa Māori environments.
Te āhua o te tūranga | About the role
- Coordinate projects, events and activities across a national programme of work
- Support project planning, workflows, deliverables and reporting requirements
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and external partners
- Support high-profile events, hui, wānanga and sector engagement activities
- Help develop and coordinate communications and branded materials for different audiences
- Work in a way that upholds kaupapa Māori, tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience - Experience in project, programme, event or community coordination
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working across community, health, wellbeing and kaupapa Māori settings
- Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail
- An understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and Māori health aspirations
- Te reo Māori capability, or a commitment to strengthening your reo, would be highly valued
- Experience or knowledge of hauora Māori, mental health, wellbeing, workforce development or community-led kaupapa would be an advantage
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
For a confidential kōrero, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Maria Lyons at Niche Recruitment at maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz or 021 403 855.
We are moving quickly on this role, therefore we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.
Eligible candidates need to currently hold the right to work in New Zealand, and currently reside in New Zealand.
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