Kaitohu Matua Senior Advisor (Te Tai Tokerau) Whangarei at Te Puni Kokiri - Ministry of Maori Development, Northland Kaitohu Matua Senior Advisor Te Puni Rohe RegionsTe Puni Kokiri The Ministry of Maori DevelopmentLocation: Te Tai Tokerau WhangareiWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Advisor to lead work with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations and communities within their region.As a Senior Advisor, you will be the champion and promoter of the Te Puni Kokiri investment strategy to enable better outcomes for Maori. Working alongside and supporting your region, you will form long-term relationships while understanding the context of your region. This includes:Supporting the region to deliver on the work programmeSupporting the Regional Director and Team Leader to build a strong presence for Te Puni Kokiri in the region to support the implementation of Government policiesProviding mentoring and coaching to Advisors within the regionManaging the flow of information between Maori and the Policy team for programme evaluationManaging local level provider contracts including reporting and funding approvalsThe appointment range of this role is $93,317 - $115,743 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.Ko wai koe About youTo be successful in this role you:Have experience working with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations and communities.Have a high level of understanding of the Machinery of Government, public service and public sector processes.Understand the rationale and mechanisms of government intervention.Have commercial experience with keen analytical skills and the ability to identify and support possible growth opportunities.Have the ability to identify, build and actively manage significant relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.Are comfortable working in a te ao Maori environment and are comfortable in a kaupapa Maori environment.Have a broad understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty from both Maori and Crown perspectives.Have a level of competency in te reo Maori, or a willingness to learn.Ka whiwhi koe i te aha What you will get in returnTe 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 allowanceEnhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.Te Puni Kokiri Ministry of Maori DevelopmentTe 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 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.Employer: Te Puni Kokiri - Ministry of Maori DevelopmentNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.