Senior Adviser Māori Policy

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Senior Adviser, Māori Policy

  • Exciting 12month fixedterm opportunity starting late July 202
  • Join the newly established Te Poutāiki Division to provide strong analytical and intellectual policy development
  • Integrate a Te Ao Māori lens to tautoko the government's objectives for Aotearoa international relations


Te Poutāiki supports the Ministry's commitment to be an honourable Treaty partner through the provision of strategic and specific Te Ao Māori expertise.

The division guides the Ministry in its engagement with Māori, in its expression of tikanga and kawa, in the development of policy and in the capability uplift of our people.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role


This is a new position at the Ministry and plays an important role in Manatū Aorere's continued uplift of Mātauranga Māori.

You will provide advice across the Ministry enabling Tiriti consistent strategy and policy development across MFAT.

  • Develop and deliver robust strategic Māori policy advice through leading or working on complex multi sector issues with significant sensitivity and risk; identify and recommend processes for resolving problems.
  • Provide Māori policy leadership within the division on projects that advance the division's objectives.
  • Support the division's leadership team in the development of MFAT's strategic approach to meeting its Tiriti commitments and aspirations
  • Supporting the development of Tiriti consistent strategy and policy across MFAT
  • Lead development of MFAT's policy advice on matters which significantly impact Māori
  • Supporting the development of Tiriti consistent policy advice across the organisation
  • Articulating indigenous perspectives, from an Aotearoa New Zealand point of view, for international documents and audiences
  • Supporting the organisation to understand and respond to the connections between Māori and other indigenous peoples in foreign affairs and trade policy.
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.


The salary range for this role is between $124,674 and $146,675 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?

We'd like to hear from you if you are an experienced professional with the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in a range of foreign/trade/development policy roles involving Te Ao Māori thinking desirable


You will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact Marie Winitana.


To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:


Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9pm on Friday 14th June 2024

Please note:
This role is fixed term to cover parental leave.

This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

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