Senior Analyst

4 days ago


Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time NZ$111,766 - NZ$154,680 per year

Te Tari Whakatau - The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana, Wellington Central

Permanent, fulltime

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the Takutai Moana work programme by:

  • leading discussions with and supporting applicants towards determination of their customary rights under te Takutai Moana Act 2011, and other relevant legislation
  • mentoring analysts and fostering consistency both in the team and across Te Tari Whakatau
  • developing and providing advice on process and policy
  • provide briefing and related services to the Minister
  • representing Te Tari Whakatau in external meetings and participating in broader Te Tari Whakatau initiatives.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

In this role you will bring policy, relationship and delivery skills to support our work with applicants and implementing the Marine and Coastal Areas (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

  • experience in navigating complex policy environments and navigating
  • sound understanding of the machinery of government and political landscape
  • experience establishing and effectively maintaining relationships with whānau, hapū and iwi
  • strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • ability to be adaptable, be proactive and show initiative, and apply problem-solving skills
  • excellent research, writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • agility to work at pace to a high standard in a complex environment
  • ability to work across interdisciplinary teams and provide thought leadership.

Mō mātou/About us

Te Tari Whakatau  is a Departmental Agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. Our mahi sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work to restore the Crown's relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.

Joining Te Tari Whakatau  and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

  • 4.4 weeks holiday leave
  • flexible work hours where possible
  • an online professional development portal
  • access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 20 November 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact 

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