Policy Managers

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Arawhiti Come join us

Te Arawhiti The Office for Māori Crown Relations

Ko te tino aro a Te Arawhiti, hei whakahou, hei whakahūrokuroku, hei hangaia hoki te whakawhanaungatanga ki waenganui i te iwi Māori.

Ko te whakapākehātanga mō Te Arawhiti, 'he piriti', ā, he tohu anō hoki tēnei i te piriti kei waenganui i te iwi Māori me te Karauna, i ngā wā ō muri mai, me ngā wā kei mua tonu, me te tawhiti mai i ngā auētanga tai atu ki te whanaungatanga.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Roles

An exciting opportunity for two Policy Managers (one permanent and one 9 months fixed term to cover for an internal secondment) to lead an ambitious work programme in the Strategy and Policy hāpai.


The Managers are responsible for:

- providing policy advice on Treaty issues and Māori Crown Relations
- leading Te Arawhiti's organisational and sector strategy for Māori Crown relationship
- providing strategic advice for resolving contemporary issues
- providing secondary advice on other agencies' Cabinet papers
- promoting cross-government use of Treaty and Māori Crown relationship policy tools
- providing policy support and advice to Ministers and across Te Arawhiti operations
- advising on the policy approach and response to Waitangi Tribunal litigation impacting the Treaty settlement framework
- providing policy advice and influence across government on issues impacting the Māori Crown relationship
- providing advice on regulatory processes and monitoring a Crown Entity

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in these roles you will:

  • Be committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Have proven policy experience
  • Bring an understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga or have a genuine curiosity to learn
  • Have experience leading teams in complex and ambiguous environments
  • Have a track record of building close knit and supportive teams
  • Bring strong internal and external relationship management skills
Ko wai mātou/Who we are
You will be part of Te Hāpai Ō Strategy, Policy and Legal.

The Strategy and Policy teams lead government strategic thinking on how to progress the Māori Crown relationship towards true Treaty partnership; is responsible for the Crown's policy framework for the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims; provides policy advice within Te Arawhiti and across government on policy issues impacting Māori rights and interests; and supports the development of cross-government capability on incorporating the Treaty into policy.

At the Office for Māori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti, there's an opportunity for you to be part of the team that shapes New Zealand's future - one that's watched by the rest of the world Our work is high-profile, fast-paced and rewarding.

If this sounds like you, we'd love you to join our great team
Te Arawhiti means 'the bridge'.

The name symbolises the bridge between Māori and the Crown, the past and the future, and the journey from grievance to partnership.

Te Arawhiti's kaupapa is to restore, sustain and build the Māori - Crown relationship towards true Treaty partnership.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

  • Be part of a dynamic approach to Māori Crown engagement
  • Flexible working arrangements can be discussed
  • Join a fun, friendly and supportive team culture
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for these roles will be between $120,397 and $157,225 based on skills and experience.

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