Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.
We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.
Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

We’re looking for a talented and creative Graphic Designer to help bring the stories, values, and aspirations of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to life.

In this role, you will create high-quality design work across campaigns, reports, proposals, signage, social media, and digital platforms. You will play a key role in shaping how our iwi is represented visually, ensuring our identity is expressed with integrity, creativity, and pride.

Working alongside the Creative & Platforms Manager, Multimedia Producer, and the wider Toi Karere team, you will contribute to a collaborative studio environment where design excellence and te ao Māori come together.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or similar; or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in a professional graphic design role (in-house or agency)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity across digital, print, social, and multimedia contexts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with content management systems and publishing workflows
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design concepts
• Demonstrated cultural competency and a willingness to engage with te reo Māori and tikanga

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Key Result Areas:

• Deliver high-quality visual design across digital, print, and multimedia platforms
• Translate stakeholder needs into clear, impactful design solutions
• Maintain and evolve the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brand identity
• Ensure cultural integrity is upheld across all visual outputs
• Manage design workflows, assets, and content libraries
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and templates

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz 

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!