Maori Crown Engagement Specialist

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Company Overview:
At the Ministry of Health, we take pride in our commitment to strengthening relationships between the Crown and Māori communities. Our goal is to promote equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

The Maori Crown Engagement team plays a critical role in this endeavor by fostering genuine partnerships between Māori and the Crown. We work tirelessly to ensure that the voices of Māori are heard and valued within the health sector.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Advisor to join our team. As a Senior Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting governance relationships, providing high-quality advice, and ensuring strong engagement with whānau, hapū, iwi, and key stakeholders.

Job Description:
Synopsis: As a Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for strengthening Maori Crown relationships by supporting engagement with whānau, hapū, iwi, and key stakeholders. You will provide high-quality advice on Maori Crown relations, including Iwi/Maori Accords and relationship agreements. You will also apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to ensure equity and Treaty obligations are embedded in all work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strengthen Maori Crown relationships by supporting engagement with whānau, hapū, iwi, and key stakeholders
  • Provide high-quality advice on Maori Crown relations, including Iwi/Maori Accords and relationship agreements
  • Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to ensure equity and Treaty obligations are embedded in all work
  • Support governance and ministerial relationships to align Maori health priorities across the Ministry and health sector

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Tertiary qualification in a health or relevant field and/or equivalent stakeholder, iwi, and Māori community engagement experience
  • Ability to operate in te ao Māori contexts, including understanding of tikanga, kawa, and te reo Māori
  • Knowledge and experience in Māori Crown relations, Treaty settlement relationships, Māori health, or a relevant field
  • Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice

Benefits:
  • Salary midpoint of $105,270 actual salary dependent on your experience
  • Four weeks annual leave
  • Wellness allowance
  • Opportunity to unlock your career potential at the Ministry of Health, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth


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