Kaitohu Matua Senior Advisor, Programme Support

**Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity**

The Kaitohu Matua, Tokonga Kaupapa | Senior Advisor, Programme Support role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by having a leading hand in the coordination and delivery of Iwi-Crown Accords mahi and overseeing the monitoring, delivery, and reporting of actions agreed upon between the Crown and Iwi. Working in this space is hugely relevant and will position you well for a future in this field. This tīma is also responsible for the convening function and some reporting aspects of the National Iwi Chairs Forum and support the delivery of the annual Ahuwhenua Māori Farming Award and, as such, you can expect to be involved in this mahi too.

In this role you will work with Ministers' offices and Iwi Accord partners at a senior level. This is a largely outward focussed role where you will foster strong relationships with other government agencies.

The Programme Support tīma are a passionate and highly motivated group who work collaboratively and support one another.

The likely appointment range is $104,056 - $115,617, based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $104,056 - $138,741 with a mid-point of $115,617.

**Mōu | About you**

You're someone who brings a thoughtful, agile approach to your work and thrives in complex environments. You're confident leading projects, communicating with influence, and navigating the public sector with ease. You're also comfortable working in a te ao Māori environment and value the importance of tikanga in professional settings.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven ability to write high-quality Ministerial briefing papers
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing projects
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Advanced critical thinking and analytical capabilities
- Resilience and the ability to think quickly under pressure
- Flexibility to pivot and adapt as priorities shift
- A solid understanding of the machinery of Government
- Comfortability working in a te ao Māori environment, including where tikanga is observed

Currently working in Iwi-crown relations would be advantageous.

**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 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 **Rātapu 12 Whiringa-ā-nuku**ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on **Sunday 12 October**at 11.55pm.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 15955
- Posted on
- 30 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 12 Oct 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Wellington
- Expertise
- Advisor
- Job level(s)
- Senior Advisor
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time