Tuia Rangatahi Programme

The programme involves local Mayors selecting a young Māori person from their district to mentor on a one-to-one basis, to encourage and enhance leadership skills. It is envisaged the rangatahi (young person) will be mentored on a monthly basis, involving both informal meetings and formal occasions that will assist the young person’s development as a local leader.

The relationship also provides both partners with the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into inter-generational issues, cultural values and experiences. Rangatahi will also have the opportunity to build peer networks with graduates of the programme, obtain support and receive leadership training by attending four leadership development wānanga over the course of the year.

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Who can apply

We're looking for rangatahi Māori aged 18-25 years old from the Heretaunga region who are actively contributing to the well-being of their community and who have the potential to be a leader in their community.

You must be supported by your community - iwi/hapū/marae/whānau or Māori community based organisations.

What it involves

You need to be able to commit to the following:

1. Attending four weekend rangatahi wānanga held on marae around the country.
2. Monthly one-to-one mentoring meetings with the Hastings District Council's Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor, and where possible accompany the Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor attending other formal and informal events throughout the year.
3. Engaging in, or developing a community service project in your community.

How to apply

We want you to create a 2 minute video that includes the following:

• Your name and a brief introduction of yourself
• The name(s) of the community iwi/hapū/marae/whānau that have agreed to support you.
• Tell us why they have agreed to support you
• That you are able to commit to the programme for 12 months
• Tell us why you should be selected to the Tuia mentoring programme.

Getting your video to us

• Dropping your USB stick into our Customer Services Centre at 207 Lyndon Street Hastings (please ensure this is enclosed in an envelope addressed to HR), OR
• Upload your files to a cloud storage service, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and email them to recruit@hdc.govt.nz.
• Be sure to include your completed Tuia Programme Application form.

Your video needs to be with us by Monday 3 February 2020 9am. If you have any questions or require more information please contact:  

Carlene Campbell
Human Resources Advisor
Hastings District Council
carlenec@hdc.govt.nz

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