This a very unique role which primarily works with and alongside Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) across the motu, the GM Iwi Māori Relations will oversee the standing of IMPBs through to listing legislation. You will provide support arrangements for IMPBs to ensure they have back-office support in administration, writing, finance and data analysis. You will have a special skill in writing for Government & understanding the machinery of government (OIA, PQs, OPQs, Briefings etc) You must be able to produce such briefings and maintain a national overview of each IMPB at any time. You will build robust relationships with all IMPBs, be able to move among Iwi and hapu across the motu and must be able to maintain relationships with the IMPBs, you should also be aware of what is happening with each IMPBs, manage the funding relationships with IMPBs. This role will require you to develop and maintain regional IMPB representation to work with Regional Directors of Te Aka Whai Ora and Te Whatu Ora. You will support IMPBs to identify and implement a process for appointments to the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee. As the GM Iwi Māori Relationships, you will represent any Iwi Māori relationship activities, establishing a positive reputation as the credible and well-regarded sector expert within Te Aka Whai Ora, leading the successful national engagement internally and externally with the Iwi Māori sector including specifically Iwi Māori Partnership Boards and Māori providers through Te Aka Whai Ora regional offices. [b]About you | Ngā āhuatanga[/b] You will have: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Strong communication and relationship management skills, with established networks across both iwi and Māori health sector.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Expertise in Whānau and community participation & engagement[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Extensive understanding of the New Zealand health reforms agenda is required.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]A relevant tertiary or post graduate qualification and significant relevant work experience[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Understanding of machinery of government processes[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Experience leading a national team of technical experts to influence positive transformation and change (cultural, attitudinal, policy, services)[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Fluency (or commitment to fluency) in Te Reo Māori is desired alongside of an understanding of the application of mātauranga Māori in the workplace[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Understanding of Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Adaptable to changing environments and competing demands[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Ability to solve problems through to resolution[/li][/ul][/ml] To apply or to enquire further in confidence, contact Heather Walker for a confidential conversation now on + 64 9 632 1108 or email [url=mailto:heather@manarecruitment.co.nz]heather@manarecruitment.co.nz[/url] to request a position description. [b]Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 15th January 2023.[/b]