At Land Information Freehold Education (LIFE) Trust (Charitable Trust Registration: CC6335), we use Toi Whakapapa and personal stories — memories, art, family trees, parents’ homes, kitchens, backyards and letterboxes — to secure tino rangatiratanga (self-determination).

The Toi Whakapapa programme helps rangatahi explore their connection to whakapapa and whenua through creative storytelling, and is rooted in identity, belonging and empowering future generations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Grant Writer to help prepare our next round of funding applications so that Toi Whakapapa can continue and expand. The programme has already been piloted with strong outcomes, and those results are ready to be documented.

Tasks include:

• Preparing the Trust’s next funding applications
• Explaining the programme’s purpose and outcomes clearly in writing
• Documenting the results of the programme’s pilot

Special Skills Required:

• A proven record of writing successful grant applications
• The ability to explain the programme’s purpose and outcomes clearly in writing
• Self-direction and the ability to work with little supervision
• Confidence with everyday business tools such as email, online meeting platforms and shared documents
• Comfort working in New Zealand workplace and community settings, with an awareness of te ao Māori and local cultural and social practices

Expected Personality: Passionate about Māori education, identity and community empowerment. Skilled at turning a vision into a persuasive written proposal.

Days, Hours for Role: Wednesdays from 11:00 to 1:00, with additional independent writing time as required. This role runs for several months, for the length of the initiative.

Training Provided: Programme context and materials will be supplied by the LIFE Trust team.