Cultural Capability & Learning Facilitator

Stroke Aotearoa is the national charity dedicated to preventing stroke and improving lives. For more than 45 years, we have worked alongside stroke survivors and their whānau, guided by hope, care, and collective action.

At the heart of our organisation is Te Ahi Tūmanako — the flame of hope — calling us to take action, advocate for equity, and ensure wellbeing remains strong within our communities.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a founding document and are strengthening how this commitment is lived across our organisation, services, and partnerships.

About the role

We are seeking a Cultural Capability & Learning Facilitator to help grow and embed culturally grounded learning across Stroke Aotearoa and the communities we work alongside.

Based within the Māori Partnerships team and reporting to the GM Māori Partnerships / Pou Whakahaere as an 0.8 FTE, this role focuses on designing and delivering kaupapa Māori–informed learning that strengthens cultural capability, supports Tiriti-aligned practice, and improves outcomes for Māori, whānau, and all people impacted by stroke.

A key part of this mahi is providing kaupapa Māori leadership to Te Ara Whakatika, our Te Tiriti o Waitangi implementation framework — translating strategy into practical, everyday practice across kaimahi, services, and learning systems.

The role also has a clear external learning and development focus, supporting capability-building with partners, communities, and others working in the stroke, health, and community sectors, where learning is central to improving outcomes.

This is a relational, hands-on role for someone who is comfortable leading learning in complex environments and who understands that transformation happens through people, practice, and relationships.

What you’ll be doing

You will:

• Design and deliver culturally grounded learning that strengthens cultural capability internally and externally


• Lead the development of structured learning pathways within TalentLMS, using Māori models of learning


• Facilitate engaging learning for Stroke Aotearoa kaimahi through blended approaches (online learning, hui, workshops, wānanga)


• Design and support learning and capability-building initiatives with external partners, communities, and contributors, where appropriate


• Embed kaupapa Māori and Tiriti-aligned practice into workforce development, learning systems, and service delivery


• Create culturally safe learning environments that support reflection, growth, and practical application


• Support teams and partners to translate learning into everyday practice, not just knowledge acquisition


• Use feedback, reflection, and evidence to continuously improve learning design, delivery, and impact


• Work closely with leaders, partners, and the GM Māori Partnerships / Pou Whakahaere to ensure alignment with organisational values and priorities

About you

You are likely to bring:

• A strong grounding in kaupapa Māori values and practice


• Deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its practical application


• Experience designing and delivering learning in organisational and community settings


• Confidence working with Māori models, reflective practice, and values-based learning


• Strong facilitation and relationship skills across Māori and non-Māori contexts


• Comfort working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners


• A commitment to equity, learning, and improved outcomes

You are mana-enhancing, relational, and reflective in how you work, and you value learning as a tool for long-term change rather than one-off training.

Applications close on the 17th of June at 9am