Kaitohu Matua | Senior AdvisorTe Puni Rohe | RegionsTe Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori DevelopmentLocation: Te Waipounamu | Otepoti - (Dunedin)We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Advisor to lead work with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations and communities within their region.Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunityAs 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 policiesProvide mentoring and coaching to Advisors within the regionManage the flow of information between Maori and the Policy puni for programme evaluationManage local level provider contracts including reporting and funding approvalsThe Mid-point of this role is $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 i.e. reasons for government intervention, the available intervention mechanisms and alternatives to government interventions.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.Have a clean full drivers licence.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.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 allowanceHauora allowanceTe Reo Maori proficiency allowanceEnhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori DevelopmentTe 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 2024 at 11.55pm
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