Aporei, Kaupapa Here | Principal Advisor, Policy (Economic Development) at Te Puni Kokiri - Ministry of Maori Development, WellingtonBased in Poneke Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs, and opportunities impacting on Maori development and wellbeing. The Puni consists of 8 teams focusing on specific Policy areas.
The Economic Development team focuses on uplifting Maori economic development through enterprise and labour market policy. We are looking for two Principal Advisors to lead work focused on delivering the Government's priorities for Maori Economic Development.
Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity Providing a high standard of advice to the Policy Manager, Economic Development, and other key stakeholders within Te Puni Kokiri and across the wider public sector, you will help lead and contribute to shaping and influencing policy. You will:
Provide a high level of robust, credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapu, whanau, and Maori as it applies to the needs of the Economic Development team and wider puni.Conduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications, identify potential risks and opportunities, and identify potential solutions.Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kokiri and with other government agencies, including cross-agency work with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Treasury, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.Apply and advise on te ao Maori and Te Tiriti based frameworks as they relate to policy at principal analyst level.Provide advice and support to Senior and Executive Leadership teams, Ministers, and key stakeholders. As a Principal Advisor, you will present your analysis and thoughts to leadership when required.Increase knowledge of and develop the policy skillsets within the team through coaching and mentoring kaimahi, promoting a culture of continuous feedback.The appointment range for this role is between $110,165 and $136,403 per annum, and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience. An experienced policy professional, you will have previous experience in a government policy shop where te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi frameworks underpin your mahi. You will be familiar with the current economic environment in Aotearoa and globally and understand the challenges that Maori organisations and businesses face when aiming to reach their full potential. You will have:
Highly competent in prioritising and managing the flow of information, including managing and supporting multiple, complex policy projects at once.The conceptual and analytical skills to provide solutions to ambiguous or complex problems.Proven ability to lead, manage, and support cross-government policy development. Relationship-focused, you may have existing relationships with iwi, Councils, and/or central government.Highly developed communication skills, including written. Ideally, you will have competency in te reo Maori, or as a minimum have a willingness to learn.Comfort in an ao Maori environment and situations where tikanga is observed.Tau e whai ai | What you will get in return Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focused on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively, and being creative and innovative.
We encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one, so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:
Optical allowance.Enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development, supports and works in partnership with the Government to design and deliver policies, as well as innovative targeted investment initiatives that have a significant and positive impact on Maori.
Our commitment to 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau' enables whanau, hapu, and iwi to succeed and underpins everything that we do.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Maori aspirations and well-being.
We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch with our Recruitment Partner to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals. We welcome applications in te reo Maori, English, or both, and assure that it will not slow down or affect your application. We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate.
Employer: Te Puni Kokiri - Ministry of Maori Development
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