Revitalisation of te reo Māori is at the heart of what we do here at Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. Our mission is to give effect to the status of te reo Māori as an official language, to promote te reo Māori as an ordinary means of communication and as a living language, and to lead the coordination of implementing Te Maihi Karauna (Crown Māori Language Strategy).

We provide an environment where the Public Sector, Private Sector and wider communities can value, learn, and speak te reo Māori. We want all New Zealanders to celebrate and enjoy New Zealand’s language as part of our national identity – everywhere, every way, and every day.

Senior Digital Communications Advisor

Normalising and revitalising te reo Māori is what Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Te Taura Whiri), the Māori Language Commission does. We put te reo Māori into action as an official language, and promote te reo Māori as an ordinary means of communication and a living language for all New Zealanders.

Join the Māori language movement and be part of the future you want to see for te reo Māori.

About the Roles

We have two roles available in our communications 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.

Senior Digital Communications Advisor

The Senior Digital Communications Advisor will be the eyes and ears across our digital platforms. You will help design and plan what, when and why content should appear on our websites and social channels. You will work closely with our Principal Communications Advisor - Social Media on strategies for specific digital campaigns such as Ngā Tohu Reo Māori (Māori Language Awards) and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. If you love te reo Māori and creating fun and engaging content, we would love to hear from you.

You can read the full job description here: Job description

About You

For both roles, 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
• enjoy being part of a team focused on a kaupapa everyone is working towards.

Speaking and writing 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 are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Senior Digital Communications Advisor
Salary band between $87,000 - $115,000 depending on experience plus Kiwisaver and te reo Māori allowance based on Level Finder Examination.  

To be considered for this role 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 a copy of the application form, position description and information on where to send your completed application.

If you would like any more information about this role, please email our team at [email protected]

Applications close midnight, 21 June 2026

Kaitohutohu Matua Rautaki Kōrero | Communications Advisor

Normalising and revitalising te reo Māori is what Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Te Taura Whiri), the Māori Language Commission does. We put te reo Māori into action as an official language, and promote te reo Māori as an ordinary means of communication and a living language for all New Zealanders.

Join the Māori language movement and be part of the future you want to see for te reo Māori.

About the Roles

We have two roles available in our communications 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 supports across Te Toko Reo on the delivery of internal and external communications, media, digital content, and events whether it is 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 working in a reo Māori environment.

You can read the full job description here: Job Description

About You

For both roles, 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
• enjoy being part of a team focused on a kaupapa everyone is working towards.

Speaking and writing 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 are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Communications Advisor
Salary band between $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience plus Kiwisaver and te reo Māori allowance based on Level Finder Examination.   

To be considered for this role 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 a copy of the application form, position description and information on where to send your completed application.

If you would like any more information about this role, please email our team at [email protected]

Applications close midnight, 21 June 2026