Permanent Chief Advisors Expressions of Interest

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Tautōhito | Chief Advisors, Policy Partnerships

  • Provide intellectual and strategic leadership
  • Advance Thriving Whānau
  • Work in Partnership with Iwi, Hapū and Whānau Māori
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunities

Our Policy Partnerships Puni works at the forefront of policy development within Te Puni Kōkiri, and we are looking for experienced Chief Advisors to join our Wellington National Office on a permanent basis.


Chief Advisors have specific responsibilities for:

  • Providing intellectual and strategic leadership, advice, and oversight to the Deputy Secretary.
  • Working in partnership with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and state sector colleagues to achieve results.
  • Working in partnership with Puni and staff from across Te Puni Kōkiri.
  • Providing mentoring and supporting staff within Te Puni Kōkiri.


We have 4x FTE permanaent Chief Advisor oppurtunities and we are open to permanent part-time appointments as well as permanent full-time appointments.

Chief Advisors have significant influence in the strategic decisions that are made within the Office of the Secretary for Māori Development and the Policy Partnerships Puni to achieve better results for the organisation's vision of 'Thriving Whanau'.

Chief Advisors are recognised as leaders in their specific field of work and will have extensive experience across policy and strategy formation, implementation, and management.

Chief Advisors will demonstrate excellent judgement and direction in an environment that is often ambiguous and complex.
Ko wai koe | About you

You are ambitious with a reputation for operating autonomously, considering the wider strategic value of processes and work programmes, and providing value-add insights as you lead your team to achieve success.


  • A relevant tertiary qualification, or considerable professional experience and standing.
  • Proven experience in a senior advisory role in the Public Service, preferably including experience at an executive level or through direct support to Ministers
  • Proven experience briefing Ministers on complex policy issues
  • Significant experience working with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori
  • Ability to represent the organisation at a senior level at interagency forums
  • Politically aware and comfortable working within the political context
  • Creative thinker, able to develop new approaches and solutions
  • Ability to plan, organise, monitor and deliver at a strategic level
  • An excellent understanding of the machinery of government, including experience in or working with government
  • Proven ability to lead significant projects with multidimensional teams
Ngā uara ka whiwhi koe ki Te Puni Kōkiri | Working at Te Puni Kōkiri

Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) is a government agency that works within government and communities to achieve our vision of Thriving Whānau.

The wellbeing of whānau, hapū and iwi is central to the future wellbeing of Aotearoa.

The very broad role of Te Puni Kōkiri, our access to information and ability to make connections, make us ideally placed to spark innovation.

We influence the work of others by bringing Māori voices to decision makers and we invest in innovative initiatives that build the capacity and readiness of whānau and Māori communities.

To achieve this, we engage with whānau, hapū and iwi, and partner with other public sector agencies.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

A diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities.

We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.
We invest in our people, and you will be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential. We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your whānau is just as important as you. We are committed to your wellbeing and ongoing learning and development.

In-house Te Reo Māori training is available to our employees as well as the opportunity to join Te Puni Kōkiri Kapa Haka group.

Applications close Thursday 13 April 2023 at 5:00pm.

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