Kaitatari Matua | Senior Analyst, Maori Sector Partnerships Te Puni Kaupapa | Policy Te Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori Development
Based 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.
Maori Sector Partnerships focuses on strengthening the Maori Sector by ensuring mechanisms and arrangements for Maori entities, organisations and institutions are fit for purpose. This includes legislative reform relating to Maori Development. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Analyst to join this small, dynamic, professional team.
Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity
Providing a high standard of advice to the Policy Manager, Maori Sector Partnerships, other key stakeholders within Te Puni Kokiri and across the wider public sector. You will help to shape and influence policy and will:
Provide credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapu, whanau and Maori as it applies to Maori Sector Partnerships
Conduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications and identify potential solutions
Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kokiri and with other key stakeholders across government. Build and maintain strong relationships with Maori entities and organisations.
Working with and processing key pieces of legislation including the Maori Purposes Bill and capturing Maori organisations responses to the legislation. Apply and advise on te ao Maori and Te Tiriti based frameworks as they relate to policy.
Provide advice and support to Senior and Executive Leadership teams, Ministers and key stakeholders
Uplift capability within the team through coaching and mentoring kaimahi, and promoting a culture of continuous feedback
The appointment range for this role is between $93,317 and $115,743 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Mou | About you
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 may be familiar with legislation and have lead and have collated response from Maori organisations to legislation and policy development in the past. You will have:
The mix of knowledge, skills, practices, and behaviours required by a modern policy practitioner to be able to deliver quality policy advice
An understanding of, and ability to prioritise the flow of information and manage complex policy issues
Some knowledge of the legal frameworks in Aotearoa
Proven ability to lead and manage cross-government policy development. Prior experience in a government policy setting
Have highly developed communication skills, including written. Experienced in building key stakeholder relationships. Skilled at explaining complex issues clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical experts
Are comfortable in an te ao Maori environment and are comfortable in situations where tikanga is observed. A level of competency in te reo Maori is ideal or having the willingness to learn.
Tau e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed 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
Hauora allowance
Te Reo Maori proficiency allowance
Provide 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 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.
Tono mai | Apply Now!
Ka akiakina koe kia tukuna mai to tononga i tenei rangi tonu, kia whakapangia ranei tetahi Ringa Taritari e korero ai mo nga painga o tenei whai wahitanga, me tona hangai ki o whainga a-umanga. Nau mai ra ko nga tononga i te reo Maori, te reo Pakeha, te reorua ranei, ka mutu, e kore to kowhiringa reo e whai panga kino ki to tononga ahakoa te aha. Ka tirohia ai e matou nga tononga katoa, ka mutu, kite ana matou i te tangata tika rawa atu, ka whakatungia ko ia.
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.
Imeratia ****** me he patai au.| Please email ****** with any patai.
Ka aukati nga tono hei te Ratapu 13 Whiringa-a-nuku 2024 a te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 13 October at 11.55pm.
Job Details
Reference #
12553
Posted on
03 Oct 2024
Closes on
13 Oct 2024 23:55
Location(s)
Wellington
Expertise
Advisor, Analyst, Policy
Job level(s)
Senior Advisor, Senior Analyst
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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