Kaitohu Matua

Kaitohu Matua - Senior AdvisorTe Puni Rohe - RegionsTe Puni Kokiri - The Ministry of Maori DevelopmentLocation: Tamaki Makaurau | Auckland We have a great opportunity for a Kaitohu Matua (Senior Advisor) who has energy, initiative and is ready to step into a role to lead and support policy advice on the achievement of wellbeing and development outcomes for whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations, and communities within the Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) regionTe Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunityAs Kaitohu Matua (Senior Advisor) you will champion whanau led solutions that will enable better outcomes for Maori and will work alongside the Tamaki Makaurau region by:Supporting the region to deliver on the work programmeSupporting the Regional Director and Team Leader to build a strong presence for Te Puni Kokiri in the region to support the implementation of Government policiesProvide mentoring and coaching to Advisors within the regionManage the flow of information between Maori and the Policy puni for programme evaluation\Manage local level provider contracts including reporting and funding approvalsThe midpoint of this role is $115,743 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.Ko wai koe | About youTo be successful in this role you:Have experience working in policy.Have experience working with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations and communities.Have a high level of understanding of the Machinery of Government, public service and public sector processes.Understand the rationale and mechanisms of government intervention i.e.
reasons for government intervention, the available intervention mechanisms and alternatives to government interventions.Commercial experience with keen analytical skills and the ability to identify and support possible growth opportunities.Ability to identify, build and actively manage significant relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.Are comfortable working in a te ao Maori environment and are comfortable in a kaupapa Maori environment.Have a broad understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty from both Maori and Crown perspectives.A level of competency in te reo Maori, or a willingness to learn.Clean full drivers licence.Tau e whai ai | What you will get in returnTe Puni Kokiri is 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.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits.
We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:Optical allowanceHauora allowanceTe Reo Maori proficiency allowanceProvide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri is committed to our vision of 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau'.
We consider that?when whanau?are?thriving,?so?do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa.
This underpins everything we do.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Maori collective success.
They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level.
It is this that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whanau can thrive.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength.
Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Maori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply NowWe encourage you to make your application today or get in touch with our Recruitment Partner to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
We welcome applications in te reo Maori, English or both, and assure that it will not slow down or affect your application.
We are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate.Imeratia ****** me he patai au | Please email ****** with any patai.Ka aukati nga tono hei te Ratapu 09 Poututerangi 2025 a te 11.55pm |