I am very pleased to share that Te Paea is taking up a six month fixed term executive role, Director Mātauranga Māori (Transformation) in the office of the Deputy Chief Executive Enterprise Partnerships at the Department of Internal Affairs. This is a strategic role that reports to the DCE and is for six months.   In addition to the professional development on offer, it is a chance for her to work with Māori and non-Māori leaders to further strategic priorities related to WAI262, Maihi Karauna and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.   Te Paea will take up this opportunity on LWOP from 29 Nov 2021 to 27 May 2022.

This is a great opportunity for Te Paea in an area she is passionate about.   The Library will benefit as she will bring the new knowledge she has gained back with her on her return.    Please join with me in wishing her all the best for this endeavour.

An Expression of Interest to replace Te Paea during this period will be posted on Counterculture soon.

Ngā mihi nui, Anne