General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Full time Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity The Policy Puni is strategy led, and results driven. It provides advice directly to the Government and Government agencies on strategic policy issues, and evidence-based approaches to improve Maori wellbeing and support the advancement of iwi and Maori development. Responsible for ensuring effective management of a policy team, you will be leading and contributing to a policy shop that can inform and influence the development of Maori Public and Maori Sector Partnerships policy practice across the whole of the Ministry. We are leading policy thinking across the public service on the roles and obligations agencies have to, for and with Maori as citizens and as members of their whanau, hapu and iwi through the adoption of Te Tautuhi-o-Rongo, our Maori Public Policy Framework. You will keep progressing this important work. More broadly, and alongside this you will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of our te ao Maori policy frameworks based on and in service of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and whanau led change. At a local level, the role has an important connect to our regional network and policy nodes with iwi, hapu and whanau. So working with colleagues, and iwi and hapu and Maori organisations will be essential. The role will also support and monitor the provision of quality policy advice from across the agency, helping to ensure Te Puni Kokiri are exemplars of modern public policy practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Adaptable, Policy Managers in Te Puni Kokiri shift with priorities and kaupapa areas as and when required. Salary The appointment range for this role is between $153,574 and $191,967 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience. Skills and Experience Required Leadership experience, particularly with a government policy team. Sound understanding of the machinery of government, and the political environment Te Puni Kokiri operates in. Experienced working history with Treaty Settlement Accords. Management of an international policy work programme in the past is ideal. Possess the core behaviours and applied skills required of a successful policy manager. Including responsive and adaptive, policy analysis, evidence and insights, managing budgets and monitoring and evaluation. Ability to analyse large, complex policy issues and readily grasp and synthesise the ideas, analysis and advice produced by others. Evidence of managing multiple, complex projects concurrently. Understanding of, and experience in progressive and public value procurement. Relationship management and influencing skills. Including presenting to Ministers and Executive Leadership Teams and forming strong working relationships with iwi. Familiarity with Te Ao Maori, working knowledge of tikanga Maori, and a level of competence with Te Reo Maori. 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 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. 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. Applications close on Thursday 29 August at 11.55pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr
