Principal Advisor Māori Crown Relations

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Frog Recruitment Full time

Come and work in small, newly-created team, and make a difference for our Māori communities Opportunity to influence & shape the role and team.

This is a permanent position in a central govt. agency that values innovation and fresh ideas. You will work at a system-level as a Principal Advisor, working to improving conditions for Māori, with and by Māori. This role does need to be Wellington-based and is not suitable for remote working, or other locations.

Both a leadership and an operational role, you’ll be partnering with key stakeholders, and building a well-connected platform in the Ministry that includes these stakeholders and upholds Kaupapa Māori practises. The work sits within a particular sector, but affects all Māori (pls contact us for more info about the sector/hiring org). The organsation values diversity and has great flexible working options.

Benefits this Ministry can offer:

- Flexible working (1-2 days wfh is normal).
- Internal networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
- Attractive office space and location, close to the train station in Wellington CBD
- Working to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are constantly recognised and met
- Discounted health insurance and wellbeing initiatives
- Annual salary step up

Key requirements:

- Sound knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, Te Reo, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Principal Advisor level experience gained in a government agency
- Willingness and ability to provide thought leadership, and to be hands-on
- Analysis skills
- Strong relationship skills and writing skills (ie, Briefings to the Minister)
- Development capability experience, to coach and mentor the team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to changing work priorities

All applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.



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