Senior Advisor, Policy

6 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Senior Advisor, Strategic Policy - Ātea a Rangi
Fixed term-12 months

Tuia te tika Tuia te pono Tuia te aroha Mai i te pō ki te ao mārama. Weave what is just and rightWeave what is honest and true Weave with genuine intentionsFrom a state of darkness to the world of enlightenment Nei rā te reo pōhiri o Ātea a Rangi E pāorooro atu nei ki ngā maunga kārangaranga puta noa. Nau mai e te ihi Nau mai e te wehi Nau mai e te whakamataku

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
Our work includes providing strategic and policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders to support our Treaty-based partnerships, help advance Māori aspirations for justice reform and enhance the Ministry's ability to embed whakaaro Māori across all that we do.
This is a chance to use your policy experience, machinery of government knowledge, and commitment to Māori aspirations and wellbeing to contribute to a busy work programme with a supportive team. The role is fixed term for 12 months. Secondments will be considered.
As Policy Advisors, you will be responsible for providing trusted advice and support to the General Manager and Pou Whakatere, Deputy Secretary Māori and contributing to the development of policy advice, informed by Māori perspectives and mātauranga Māori, to Ministers.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will also have the following:
Competency in te reo rangatira me ōna tikanga is highly valued however it is not a requirement for the role(s). A tertiary degree in a relevant field is preferable, also keen to hear from those of you who have equivalent life experience.
- Competency in Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori and a demonstrable willingness to share and learn
- The ability to articulate perspectives around te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Experience engaging with iwi and Māori organisations, whānau, hapū and iwi
- Providing written reports and presentation to a high standard, including high levels of accuracy
- Strong relationship management skills

See the job description for more information about the skills and experience for each role

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
Ātea a Rangi is the multi-disciplinary business group led by the Pou Whakatere, Deputy Secretary Māori, which focuses on supporting the Ministry of Justice to deliver improved justice outcomes for Māori.
Ātea a Rangi is the Ministry's te ao Māori policy, capability, and relationships rōpū. Ātea a Rangi has a role in supporting the Ministry to improve its capability in te ao me mātauranga Māori, in order to conceive, design and implement effective interventions to make a difference for Māori and all New Zealanders. This is a chance to use your advisory experience, machinery of government knowledge, and commitment to Māori aspirations and wellbeing to contribute to a busy work programme.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here
- Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
- Online professional development portal
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pasifika, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
- Free and confidential counselling sessions

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $107,540 - $150,174 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply
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