Pou Hononga
Te Pā
Our vision for Te Pā is:
Living, thriving ecology of care that heals, restores and transforms our people.
Do you have a passion and drive that go beyond a tick box response and can support Te Pā to achieve its mission “To whakakaha the cultural, social, economic and political imperatives of whanau”.
Te Pā is committed to going the extra mile and working with our tangata and whānau to curb intergenerational incarceration and cultivate a safer community for all.
Our staff work within Te Pā philosophy, principles, practice, knowledge, and structures - based on Kaupapa Māori - through which we express our values of manaakitanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga and arohatanga.
Join Our Whānau as Pou Hononga at Te Pā!
Are you passionate about cultural identity, shaping and upholding tikanga, spiritual guidance, and making a real impact in the lives of whānau reintegrating back into our communities?
Te Pā is looking for an inspiring and dedicated Pou Hononga to lead and support our healing, restoring and transformational initiatives. This is not just a job - it's a calling to connect tangata and whānau to people and place helping them find their way in the world.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct fit-for-purpose ceremonies and activations, such as pure, pōwhiri, karakia, whakawhanaungatanga with long lost relatives.
- Fearlessly blend tradition in a modern context to build resilience and restore spiritual and cultural balance.
- Work closely with returnees from overseas and whānau reintegrating from incarceration, guiding them through karakia, waiata, and haka, grounding them to their roots here in Aotearoa.
- Collaborate with our team to develop programs that celebrate and strengthen cultural heritage.
- Support and lead out applications of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga within Te Pā.
What We're Looking For:
- Hōhonu: A deep understanding of Māori tikanga and a passion for preserving and revitalizing it.
- Matatau: Experience in cultural and spiritual leadership, especially in conducting traditional ceremonies such as karakia, waiata, hikoi, whaikōrero, mihi whakatau, whakawātea whare etc.
- Ngākau Mahaki: Empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others reconnect with their cultural identity and a deep respect for all cultures and ethnicities.
- Māramatanga: A knowledge of our nation’s history and how to apply it to bring healing, connection and transformation.
- Harikoa: An ability to enjoy the journey and impart vision and wairua to our whānau.
Why Te Pā?
- Whānau Environment: Be part of a team and vibe that feels like family.
- Cultural Empowerment: Play a key role in preserving and promoting kaupapa Māori within a diverse and multi-cultural workforce and community.
- Meaningful Impact: Your work will change lives and strengthen hāpori.
Apply Now and help us continue the vital work of co-designing whānau reconnection to people and place as well as their spiritual wealth. For a confidential korero, please contact Jade Stevens on 0278807210.
Kia haere ngātahi tātou | Let’s walk this journey together!
Applications close 14th September 2024.
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