Kaiarahi Kaupapa Here, Te Whakawhare | Policy Manager, Housing Te Puni Kaupapa | Policy Te Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori Development We have an opportunity for an experienced policy manager to join Te Puni Kokiri, bringing their leadership and policy skills to this forward-thinking Puni. 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 leading and ensuring effective management of a policy team, you will be part of a policy shop that can inform and influence policy across the whole of the Ministry with a focus on Housing. We lead policy thinking across the public service on the roles and obligations agencies have to hapu and Iwi as Treaty partners and 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. As a relationship manager, you will be able to connect and work with key groups including the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and you will brief and engage with our Minister and our Executive Leadership Team. At a local level, you will form strong working relationships within our Regions Puni, and will engage with different iwi, hapu, whanau and Maori communities as the position requires. Adaptable, Policy Managers in Te Puni Kokiri shift with priorities and kaupapa areas as and when required. 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. We are looking for someone with experience of managing and mentoring a team, is motivated to help others succeed and fosters an open, collaborative environment where all kaimahi can share knowledge and contribute. Skills we are looking for include: Leadership experience, particularly with a policy team. Sound understanding of the machinery of government, and the political environment Te Puni Kokiri operates in. 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. 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. Knowledge of the housing environment is ideal. 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. There is more to life than just work and 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. Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Maori collective success by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu, and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create our best future. 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
