Maori Heritage & Research Specialist

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Rotorua Lakes Council is hiring a Maori Heritage & Research Specialist for a full-time onsite role in Rotorua, joining a bicultural council under Te Arawa partnership. You will support researchers with whakapapa genealogy, researching Te Arawa and Rotorua history, and help people access Collections, while assisting with collections management. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Māori research resources, Tikanga Māori and Kaupapa Māori frameworks, a relevant qualification or equivalent experience and library or archives background; Te Reo Māori is advantageous. Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday with Saturdays rostered. Emphasise customer service, Te Arawa collaboration, and local stories in your application, and review the position description first.

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Imagine waking up to the serene beauty that is Rotorua – with lakes at your doorstep and embracing the thrill of mountain biking in the metropolis of trails. Join Te Kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council and be part of a team that brings exceptional projects to life, such as the iconic Sir Howard Morrison Centre, the current revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, and the stunning Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. As a council deeply rooted in biculturalism and a strong connection with Te Arawa, our local iwi, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of culture, people, and connections.


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Located on the second floor of Te Aka Mauri, the Heritage and Research Team offers specialist support to researchers. This includes:
• Offering whakapapa and genealogy assistance.
• Helping customers to research Te Arawa, Rotorua, Māori and New Zealand history.
• Supporting customers to access to our Heritage Collections.
We are seeking a dynamic individual who has a passion for sharing knowledge and enabling our community to connect with local stories. They will be a team player with outstanding customer-service skills.

The role requires a strong knowledge of Māori research resources. Collections management, library duties and events support are also an integral part of the role. The normal hours of work are 8.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday, but will include Saturdays as rostered.

Experience sharing information in a range of formats, knowledge of Tikanga Māori, and an understanding of Te Ao Māori and Kaupapa Māori frameworks, are essential. A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience, is preferred. Previous library, archives or research experience, and an understanding of Te Reo Māori, would be an advantage.

Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak Te Reo Māori, have an appreciation of Māori values, and a working knowledge of Tikanga Māori.

If you love of Te Arawa history and have a commitment to sharing knowledge, then you just might be the person we are looking for.

Think you are up for the challenge? Check out the details and send us your application now!

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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.


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