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Free short introductory courses – Treaty of Waitangi and the iwi of Te Tauihu / Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu
NMIT are now able to offer the following two Adult and Community Education programmes for free, available either face to face, blended or fully online in a variety of locations:
Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the iwi of Te Tauihu
To increase the understanding and awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi within the regional context of Te Tauihu o te Waka a Māui (Top of the South Island of New Zealand). It will give individuals and workplaces increased confidence to support their continuing engagement with the iwi of Te Tauihu.
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Discuss the key principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi, and how they relate to Te Tauihu
- Explain early Aotearoa/New Zealand history, inclusive of both Māori and non-Māori viewpoints
- Identify the iwi of Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui
The course is 40 hours long and can be undertaken in any of the following ways:
- Face to face – 40 hours delivered face to face in various locations throughout the region, 2 hours per week
- Blended – 20 hours face to face in various locations throughout the region, 1 hour face to face and 1 hour online per week
- Online – 40 hours online undertaken at your own pace and the comfort of your own home or office.
Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu
This course will introduce te reo me ona tikanga Māori within the context of Te Tau ihu o te Waka a Maui (Top of the South Island of New Zealand). Students will be introduced to cultural concepts and practices, pronunciation, greetings, songs, and forms of language appropriate to work, home and community contexts.
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Prepare and deliver a paku mihi according to set instructions
- Learn and perform a waiata
- Learn and perform a karakia, demonstrating understanding of appropriate associated tikanga according to Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Iwi
The course is 40 hours long and can be undertaken in any of the following ways:
- Face to face – 40 hours delivered face to face in various locations throughout the region, 2 hours per week
- Blended – 20 hours face to face in various locations throughout the region, 1 hour face to face and 1 hour online per week
- Online – 40 hours online undertaken at your own pace and the comfort of your own home or office.
HOW TO ENROLL:
- Download and fill out the attached document to the best of your abilities / knowledge or contact us to be sent one
- Indicate on the enrolment form under Programme Details the name of the programme and delivery i.e. Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga o Te Tauihu – Blended
- Email to maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz or drop it into one of our NMIT campuses
GOT A QUESTION OR NEED HELP?
- Email maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz, or
- Come see us at Te Toki Pakohe, D Block at the Nelson Campus, or
- Phone 03 546 3620
If you wish to find out about other NMIT courses, please click here.
Te Kohanga Reo o Te Awhina – KAIAKO VACANCY
Te Kohanga Reo o Te Awhina – KAIAKO Vacancy
If you love working around mokopuna supporting them to grow their reo Māori and are passionate about Te Kaupapa o Te Kōhanga Reo, then Te Kohanga Reo o Te Awhina would love to hear from you.
Te Kohanga Reo o Te Awhina are a growing kohanga in need of a kaiako-Kaiawhina to join their team. Reporting to whanau Matua this role will consist of supporting the day to day operations of the floor, contributing to curriculum planning, engagement with the whanau, and the development and care of tamariki.
Ideal applicants:
- Hold or working towards Te Tohu Mātauranga Whakapakari Tino rangatiratanga
- Fluency in Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
- Understand and appreciate the kaupapa Te Kōhanga Reo
- Communicate effectively with whanau
- Passionate about working with tamariki
- Works well with others
- First Aid ( Can be provided)
This position is 30 hours per week.
If this sounds like you and you would like to grow with our kohanga Reo then please send through your C.V to whanau@k10a017.kohanga.ac.nz or for more information contact:
Whaea Cre Oli: 021-0876-9273.
All applicants will be required to undergo a reference check and police vetting.
Close off date is 31-08-2020.
Nga mihi.
Reminder – Nelson Tenth’s High Court hearing in Wellington
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New roles – contract advisors for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Job Opportunity
Contracts Advisors (3)
Fixed term / Full time
Christchurch
Kia hiwa rā Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu works on behalf of the nine iwi of Te Waipounamu to determine the best ways to support whānau. The commissioning agency model contributes to realising the power of Whānau Ora by developing strategies based on four guiding principles:
• Kotahitanga – collaborative approach to integrated solutions and delivery
• Kāinga focus – local solutions. Whānau initiated solutions are best.
• Panoni hou – innovation through investing in new solutions, encouraging social innovation and entrepreneurship to incentivise new services, new approaches and integrated solutions
• Kōkiritanga – partnering for success
Our commissioning streams require further resourcing therefore we are seeking three Contracts Advisors to join to our team. Two Contracts Advisors reporting to the Commissioning Manager and one Contract Advisor (Tū Pono), reporting to the Pouwhakataki Manager. The Contracts Advisors are responsible for a selection of commissioned initiatives post investment and provide support along the contracts negotiation process, with the Contract Advisor (Tū Pono) as the face of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu to our whānau associated with Mokopuna Ora, Tū Pono: Te Mana o te Kaha and Whānau Ora connectors. All roles contribute to the efficient and effective management of agreements. You will be known, on the ground in the community supporting whānau to achieve their aspirations, identify areas of upskilling and resource whānau to develop their capability. Your sound relationship management, engagement skills and effective communication skills will see you succeed in these roles.
Responsibilities include:
• Support the commissioning team with planning of each commissioning round, process, receipt, collation, and preparation for the assessment panel
• Engage with approved entities to negotiate and manage contracts
• Manage contracts, track progress
• Ensure required information is loaded into the CRM in line with reporting timeframes
• Additionally, the Contract Advisor (Tū Pono) will support whānau to determine their local development needs in relation to Tū Pono, Mana Kaha o te Whānau and any opportunity for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu to provide advice and services
• Guide whānau enterprise coaches with work streams and support the negotiation process with Whānau Ora Connectors and Mokopuna Ora contracts
You will have:
• Proven experience working with Māori and within a kaupapa Māori environment
• Knowledge and experience with the Whānau Ora approach
• Strong monitoring and report writing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strategic leadership skills
• Credibility with the greater Māori community, government, and NGO services
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or Sacha Mac Donald 027 386 9288 or alternatively you must apply with you cover letter and resume via
https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=6948
Applications close 31st July 2020
Te Pūtahitanga 2 Vacancies: Commissioning Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island. The commissioning agency model contributes to realising the power of Whānau Ora by developing strategies based on four guiding principles:
- Kotahitanga – collaborative approach to integrated solutions and delivery
- Kāinga focus – local solutions. Whānau initiated solutions are best.
- Panoni hou – innovation through investing in new solutions, encouraging social innovation and entrepreneurship to incentivise new services, new approaches and integrated solutions
- Kōkiritanga – partnering for success
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, works to support and enable whānau to create sustained social impact. We do this by developing and investing in ideas and initiatives to improve outcomes for Māori, underpinned by whānau-centred principles and strategies.
As a result of our successful #Manaaki20 campaign identifying the need to support whānau through the long-term impact of COVID-19 an exciting new role has been created.
Job Opportunity
Chief Operating Officer
Fixed term / Full time
Christchurch
We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Pouārahi / Chief Executive. You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader. If you also have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics, we’d like to hear from you.
The goal of the COO position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures including the Annual Investment Plan,
- Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision of the organisation in line with Te Wana quality assurance;
- Oversee daily operations of the organisation and the work of workstream leads;
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication within the context of participatory management
- Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics
- Write and submit reports to the Pouārahi in all matters of importance, including drafting papers for the General Partner Limited Board (GPL);
- Assist Pouārahi in funding proposals and business cases
- Manage relationships with partners/vendors
You will have:
- Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or relevant role
- Experience in working for a kaupapa Māori organisation
- An understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc
- Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and business development
- A working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- An appreciation of the unique approach taken to Whānau Ora commissioning by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
- Proven interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
- A high standard of written and oral communication able to appropriately communicate with multi-level/functional groups
- Demonstrated openness to learning and embracing a bi-cultural environment and moderating practices to suit
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- commitment to the seven Whānau Ora pou
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or Sacha MacDonald 027 386 9288 or alternatively you must apply with your cover letter and resume via
https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=6920
Applications close 28th July 2020
Job Opportunity
Commissioning Manager
Fixed term / Full time
Christchurch
We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to further develop the procurement strategy, policies and procedures and establish a procurement framework. The Commissioning Manager is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Pouārahi / Chief Executive Officer. You’ll lead and facilitate the effective implementation of plans, develop effective reporting and performance measurement processes and ensure all procurement activity is outcomes focused and driven. Your interpersonal, communication and leadership skills will enable you to support functions of the Contract Advisors and Navigator team.
The purpose of the Commissioning Manager is to monitor and evaluate cost benefits through analysis and evaluation in line with the organisations procurement process and provide transparency and integrity for our key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Review and revise t the procurement strategy for contracts
- Ensure contract practise align with the procurement policy and with legislative obligations
- Manage contracts, monitor milestones and liaise with contract advisors
- Contribute to the development of the commissioning plan
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Oversee the implementation of a CRM Framework
- Ensure appropriate reporting is delivered as required
You will have:
- Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager or relevant role
- Knowledge and experience with Whānau Ora concepts and delivery, including the seven Whānau Ora pou
- Strong report writing skills
- Proven experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies and processes
- A working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Proven interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field; with at least three years’ experience in a similar role
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or Sacha MacDonald 027 386 9288 or alternatively you must apply with your cover letter and resume via
https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=6916
Applications close 28th July 2020
Ngā Toi – Raranga
Study New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Toi LEVEL 3
Start 17 July 2020
Experience and learn Ngā Toi consistent with te reo me ona tikanga Māori.
Through this new programme you will learn to explore your own Ngā Toi work and the work of others to identify artistic variation and evolution, and to demonstrate introductory art form practices in artistic and creative processes, tikanga, and project management, across a range of Toi Māori.
More information here: https://www.nmit.ac.nz/…/new-zealand-certificate-in-nga-to…/
He mihi maioha,
Tēnā koutou e te iti, e te rahi e whakarauika mai nei ki tēnei marae kōrero o Ngāti Tama. Tuatahi, me huri ō tātou ngākau ki te hunga kua nunumi atu ki te pō, haere, oti atu rā. Ko rātou te hunga wairua ki rātou, ko tātou ngā mahuetanga iho o rātou mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.
Welcome to this platform to help us ‘hiki wairua’ – boost our spirits and encourage us to keep doing what we’re doing during this trying time of the Covid-19 lockdown. We will take this opportunity to provide ‘food for thought’ with some snippets from our local history in Te Tauihu, discussion about place names and customs, some Māori language tips, waiata and karakia.
Te Hiki Wairua o Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu gives whānau the opportunity to connect with their whakapapa and iwi through stories, information and teachings. This pānui will be a regular segment, each week focusing on different aspects of Ngāti Tama, we welcome whānau contribution.