Pou Whirinaki Pakihi Business Manager, Regions

Te Puni Kōkiri is looking for a** Pou Whirinaki Pakihi | Business Manager**to join the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Regions tīma**.** This role is full time, fixed term for 12 months (to cover a secondment period) and based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington.

**Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity**

We're looking for a high-performing Business Manager to provide expert business administration and management support to the Regions Puni. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, this role is pivotal in driving planning, financial oversight, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating key information and issues for the Deputy Secretary.
- Offering forward-thinking advice on governance and operational needs.
- Providing administrative and secretarial support, including travel and correspondence.
- Leading planning and financial management in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Management of one direct report.

This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact across a wide range of business functions.

The likely appointment range is $104,317 - $116,907 based on skills and experience. This will be pro rated for the period of the fixed term.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

**Mōu | About you**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- 3+ years' recent experience in Business Administration or a related field within the public sector.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Management, Social Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Understanding of te ao Māori and some fluency in te reo Māori, or a willingness to learn.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.
- Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi's relevance to the work.
- Project management experience is highly desirable.

**Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return**

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.

We offer flexible working options as well as training and development opportunities, including in te reo Māori.

**Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development**

Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, 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 Māori collective success. They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whānau can thrive.

Ka akiākina koe kia tukuna mai tō tononga i tēnei rangi tonu, kia whakapāngia rānei tētahi Ringa Taritari e kōrero ai mō ngā painga o tēnei whai wāhitanga, me tōna hāngai ki ō whāinga ā-umanga. Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei.

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te **Rāhina 15 Mahuru** ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on **Monday 15 September**at 11.55pm.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 15855
- Posted on
- 02 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 16 Sep 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Wellington
- Expertise
- Government
- Job level(s)
- Business Manager
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time