Kaitohutohu Rautaki Kōrero

A bout u s

Normalising and rev italising t e reo Māori is what Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Te Taura Whiri) , the Māori Language Commission does .

About the Role s

We have two roles available in our commun i cations and promotions team - Te Toko Reo . As the voice of Te Taura Whiri, the team takes a lead role in promoting te reo Māori as a living language on a variety of digital platforms, through events and in relationships with a range of groups.

Communications Advisor

The Communications Advisor support s across Te Toko Reo on the delivery of internal and external communications, media, digital content, and events whether it i s planning and delivery, data and insights or evaluation – we are a full-service team.

This role would suit someone who has started their communications career, has enough experience to do a range of communications functions and is comfortable work ing in a reo Māori environment.

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About You

We are looking for people who

• take pride in their work and have attention to detail
• enjoy creativity and have initiative
• can work to deadlines on quality, accurate communications
• be able to work outside of normal working hours , especially during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
• e njoy being part of a team focused on an exciting kaupapa

• Speaking and w riting in te reo Māori is preferred for both roles – you do not have to be an expert or fluent level but being on your reo Māori journey is important.
• What we offer

• A kaupapa Māori-based work environment that is a safe space for you to use and expand your reo Māori.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you a re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• Salary band between $ 75 ,000 - $95,000 depending on experience plus K iwisaver and te reo Māori allowance based on Level Finder Examination .
• You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand
• To apply for this role, please go to our website Kaitohutohu Rautaki Kōrero | Communications Advisor - Wellington
• For more information, please email [email hidden]
• Applications close midnight, 21 June 2026