Kaitohu a Rohe Regional Advisor Te Puni Rohe Regions Te Puni Kokiri Ikaroa- Rawhiti - Gisborne We are looking for a proactive Advisor who can contribute to the work of the team to help us lead the way in developing government operational policy and investment design in a whanau centred way. Te whai wahitanga The opportunity Covering the region of Ikaroa- Rawhiti, based in Gisborne, the Advisor is responsible for assisting whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations and Maori communities to develop and implement initiatives that will enable them to achieve long-term economic and social development. The Advisor will work with agencies, organisations and providers to assist them to improve their outcomes for Maori. You will do this by: Facilitating regional partnerships and working with stakeholders across the iwi, public and private sectors. Contributing to regional work programmes including leading and providing policy advice across a range of project-related issues significant to Maori and Government. Leading work with agencies, organisations and providers to assist them to improve their outcomes for Maori. Acting as an effective conduit for information both into and out of Maori communities to support Maori initiatives. Salary The appointment range for this role is between $68,406 and $84,793 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience. Mou About you We are looking for an Advisor who can contribute to the work of the team to help us lead the way in developing government operational policy and investment design in a whanau centred way. Reporting to the team leader, you will be a conduit between communities and government agencies to help provide better outcomes for Maori. To be successful you will have: Understanding of the government and public sector processes. Sound writing skills. Excellent communication skills and strong critical reasoning. A proactive attitude and ability to take initiative. Ability to identify, build and actively manage relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences. Capability of identifying risks. Demonstrated capability in providing high quality advice and recommendations. Numeracy and competency with spreadsheets and databases. Comfort in working in a tikanga / kaupapa Maori environment; a degree of fluency in Te reo Maori is of benefit. A clean full motor vehicle driver's licence. Preferred: A relevant tertiary qualification. Ka whiwhi koe i te aha 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 Hauora allowance Te Reo Maori proficiency allowance Enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances. Te Puni Kokiri Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri is committed to 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau'. We consider that when whanau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi, and all of Aotearoa New Zealand. 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! 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. For any questions, please email . Applications close on Sunday 27 October 2024 at 11.55pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr