Kaitātari Kaupapa Here Matua Senior Policy

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role
We are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst in our Māori Climate Action Rōpū, who connect across the MfE system to incorporate Mātauranga and Tikanga Māori in our everyday mahi.
Our team contribute to the development of strategies and policies within MfE by leading and supporting others to integrate tangata whenua views and values when developing and implementing climate change policies. We prioritise actions that support Māori communities in their long-term aspirations, well-being, and resilience, “nāku te rourou, naū te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.” We are the spearhead, driving the formation of strong, trusted relationships between our iwi Māori partners and the wider ministry, in Māori climate action and policy.
You will support us to further advance Mātauranga Māori and Tikanga Māori into climate change policies, action and everyday practice. You will take lead and supporting roles across multiple work streams and objectives across the Ministry where you will play a pivotal role in integrating Mātauranga Māori views, knowledge, and values with a Taiao focus. Mātauranga Māori has an important role to play in successful climate action, resilience, adaption and amelioration for future generations. “Hāpaitia te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga, mō ngā uri whakatipu.”
Being a brand-new space, there are lots of opportunities to further our position and the meaningful mahi underway - blending Mātauranga with science to achieve positive environmental outcomes for the people of Aotearoa and our future generations in climate change action.
You will be experienced and confident in your ability to provide leadership, coordination and mentorship to junior members of the division and team, to build their capability. You will be bold, creative and imaginative in your thought process and approach. Step forward to tell the story, build a picture share your insights and make this position your own. This is a unique chance to play your role in the future of our environment, nau mai haere mai, become a part of this important journey with us. “He rau ringa e oti ai.”
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**We are seeking that you**:

- Have experience leading or contributing to Māori Research, Mātauranga, Science and or iwi/hapū strategies
- Have an in depth understanding of Mātauranga Māori in alignment with Te Taiao and the ability to portray those concepts across multiple workstreams
- Can bring Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti into your work everyday
- Have cultural capability in Māori methodology, indigenous knowledge systems and conceptual frameworks
- Fluency in Te Reo Māori would be an advantage however confidence and a willingness to learn and develop your Reo Māori would be considered
- Have the ability to think outside the box, flexibility of thought and fearless in your imaginings
- Bring your knowledge and living experience of Mātauranga Māori into to your everyday mahi
- Have experience or exposure to the machinery of government
- Can progress quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Have a strong delivery focus and are happy to roll up your sleeves to achieve your mahi
- Have a collaborative approach and appreciation for working to core values and principles
- Possess strong communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to bring others on the journey and share technical information in a way that our audience can understand.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $105,802 to $128,424 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
- a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
- agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
- generous leave entitlements
- active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
- opportunities for development and education.

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Mō mātou | About us
The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.
A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success. We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua. We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work. We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our