Aporei Principal Advisor, Whanau Ora

1 week ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

Aporei | Principal Advisor, Whānau Ora

Fixed Term until 30 September 2024

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity
The Aporei (Principal Advisor), Whānau Ora provides technical and analytical leadership across the Whānau Ora work programme.

They will provide oversight across a range of complex issues, where the development of new frameworks and approaches may be needed.

They will also play a lead role across Whānau Ora operations, including strengthening relationships with Commissioning Agencies, Commissioning Entities and other partners.


Whānau Ora is a culturally grounded, holistic and strengths-based approach to improving the wellbeing of whānau as a group and addressing individual needs within the context of whānau.

It puts whānau at the centre of decision-making and supports them to achieve their aspirations.

The Whānau Ora team administers funding appropriated to achieve Whānau Ora outcomes. A devolved model has been adopted, whereby funding is provided to Non-Government commissioning agencies and entities. They then have the autonomy to make funding decisions based on community needs to achieve the Whānau Ora outcomes. It is a unique approach as it enables decisions to be made by those they impact the most.
Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for people who:

  • Understand tikanga Māori and have a commitment to achieve the vision set out in te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Possess experience and confidence in engaging with senior leaders, ministers and external stakeholders
  • Understand government and the public service with an understanding of the rationale and mechanisms for government intervention
  • Understand public sector processes
  • Possess excellent communication skills
  • Value diverse perspectives and experience
  • Be able to respond to changing demands and priorities, deal with ambiguity and give shape to unformed ideas
  • Manage your effort to deliver work to a high standard and on time, both independently and with the support of others

To be successful you will be

  • Experienced at working collaboratively with others to develop solutions and influence
  • A critical thinker with analytical rigour who can see things from a range of perspectives
  • An excellent communicator both orally and through writing to a range of audiences
  • Able to see the big picture yet distil complex issues into clear advice.

Preferred:

  • Experience in working with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities
  • Some fluency in Te reo Māori is of benefit. Training and development in this space will be available

Te Puni Kōkiri | The Ministry of Māori Development


Te Puni Kōkiri is a government agency that works across government and with 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 other cross-agencies within 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 learning and development.

  • Applications close 24 April :55pm_

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