Pou Kōkiri

Cultural Development Coordinator

(Full-time, Fixed Term)

This role is based in Tokoroa and is full-time fixed term through until June 2029.

About Raukawa Charitable Trust:

The Raukawa Charitable Trust (RCT) has been a provider of quality iwi and community initiatives throughout its takiwā (South Waikato, Matamata Piako, Waipā) since 1987. We are proud to deliver a wide range of iwi-lead initiatives in health, social, cultural, and environmental sectors, to the communities that we serve.

Pou Kōkiri:

Based from Tokoroa, we are seeking an energetic, dynamic person to join our passionate, experienced team who advance te reo Māori use, Raukawa cultural connection, understanding and tikanga application for uri o Raukawa members.  The Pou Kōkiri role focusses on the progression of the Raukawa Cultural Strategy and Te Manawapouhihiri, the Raukawa Cultural Framework, supporting the achievement of Raukawa cultural aspirations at the iwi, marae, hapū and whānau levels.

The Pou Kōkiri role will work alongside Raukawa marae in support of researching, promoting, teaching and using our reo, mātauranga ā-iwi, whakapapa, kōrero tuku iho and cultural practises. A background and passion for cultural education, promotion and use of te reo Māori is paramount.

This role will provide support to grow our Raukawa culture and mātauranga ā-iwi amongst uri o Raukawa through community based cultural education, promotion, engagement, programme facilitation and relationship building and providing support that empowers iwi, hapū, marae and whānau aspirations.

This role combines both a mixture of in-office and out-of-office time to promote strong marae and iwi community connection. In-office activities will be based from the Tokoroa office.

The Pou Kōkiri role will be suited to those with a strong kaupapa Māori commitment.

Additional qualities we are searching for include:

• Intermediate to advanced level of te reo Māori fluency;
• Practical experience and understanding of tikanga ā-iwi o Raukawa;
• Strong Raukawa networking ability;
• An understanding of the challenges our whānau face within cultural development;
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate and connect people;
• Excellence in developing and growing trusting relationships with our whānau;
• A high level of self-motivation and the ability to use initiative to deliver outcomes;
• Attention to detail and an ability to track and meet multiple deadlines and requirements;
• A commitment to creating an effective team environment.
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What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute directly to the cultural aspirations and future of Raukawa
• Meaningful work that supports the growth and revitalisation of te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga ā-iwi
• A supportive kaupapa Māori environment where your skills, knowledge and passion are valued
• Strong connections with marae, hapū and whānau across the Raukawa takiwā
• Professional development opportunities and a culture of continuous learning
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays each year due to a company close-down

 How to Apply

If you are passionate about advancing te reo Māori, strengthening cultural identity, and supporting whānau, hapū and marae aspirations, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your completed application form, CV and cover letter with your application.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and close Sunday 11th October 2026.

For more information about the Raukawa Charitable Trust, visit www.raukawa.org.nz.