Māori Communications Advisor (Kāipāho)

About the role

The Salvation Army is seeking a Māori Communications Advisor (Kāipāho) to bring deep cultural insight and communications expertise to its Strategic Communications & Engagement team. In this advisory and delivery role you will help the organisation connect authentically with Māori audiences and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi through culturally appropriate communication.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on engaging Māori audiences across campaigns and communications.
• Ensure Te Ao Māori perspectives are authentically reflected in all work.
• Develop and deliver communications strategies and content for digital and print channels.
• Support media engagement, including drafting releases and identifying opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams and leaders, including Te Tai Hono, to embed best practice in Māori communications.
• Champion culturally appropriate communication across the organisation.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga and Māori communications approaches.
• Ability to speak conversational Te Reo Māori.
• Experience in communications strategy, storytelling and content creation.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into plain language.
• Confidence advising internal stakeholders and influencing best practice.
• Knowledge of iwi, hapū and Māori leadership landscapes.

Required skills

• Conversational proficiency in Te Reo Māori.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through kaupapa‑driven work.
• Being part of a team that values cultural engagement and authentic storytelling.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to a legacy organisation impacting communities across New Zealand and the Pacific.