Archivist | Kaitiaki Puranga

UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA! 
Advancing together into a brighter future

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it’s not actually about us at all. It’s about the people and communities we serve. Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the team

Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. You will joining a fun and amazing team in the heart of Porirua as part of the Rūnanga Cultural Services Rōpū. A team that is committed to the people and communities we serve.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

The Kaitiaki Pūranga will assess, organise, catalogue, store and provide access to records and documents of long term historical or research value for Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and the wider Ngāti Toa Iwi communities.
The Kaitia Puranga role is responsible for:
• Assessing and cataloguing historical materials and objects;
• Research and source historical information;
• Ensure historical records are maintained and accessible;
• Archiving and storage of taonga:
• Providing advice relevant to culturally accepted usage of Ngāti Toa history, records and other material

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

After hearing about us and about the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in Storage of taonga is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. Of course, you’ll be well practiced with/in
• Assessing historical materials and objects
• Archiving and storage of taonga
• Giving advice relevant to culturally accepted usage of Ngāti Toa taonga.
But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people. The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:
• Work / Life Balance;
• Modern environment with friendly team;
• Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;
• Commitment to professional development;
• The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.

Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.