Kaitohu Matua | Senior AdvisorTe Puni Rohe | RegionsTe Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori DevelopmentLocation: Te Waipounamu | Otepoti - (Dunedin)We are looking for an experienced and motivated innovator who lives in Dunedin (or in the region willing to commute into the office) and is looking for a challenge that allows you to lead Maori economic development and community resilience work with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations, and communities.If you are a team player who thrives on challenges and identifying opportunities to grow the Maori economy, then we might have the role you have been looking for!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 colleagues across the Te Waipounamu region, you will form enduring relationships while understanding the context of your region. This includes:Supporting the region to deliver on the work programme.Supporting the Regional Director and Team Leader to build a strong presence for Te Puni Kokiri in the region to support the implementation of Government policies.Providing mentoring and coaching to Advisors within the region.Managing the flow of information between Maori and the Policy puni for programme evaluation.Managing local level provider contracts including reporting and funding approvals.The salary range of this role is $104,000 - $115,743 per annum, determined by the successful candidate's skills and experience relevant to this role.Ko wai koe | About youTo be successful in this role, you will have the following essential skills:Currently live in Otago within daily commuting distance to the regional office in Otepoti-Dunedin from Monday to Friday.Have strong relationships in Otago across Papatipu Runanga and Nga Maata waka communities, with an ability to actively manage significant relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.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 that ensure the impartiality of Public Servants.Have an understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognize the importance of the Treaty from both Maori and Crown perspectives.A level of competency in te reo Maori, or a willingness to learn.Clean full driver's licence.Understand the rationale and mechanisms of government intervention, i.e., reasons for government intervention, the available intervention mechanisms, and alternatives to government interventions.Commercial experience with keen analytical skills and the ability to identify and support possible growth opportunities.Are comfortable working in a te ao Maori environment and a kaupapa Maori environment.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 recognize 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 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 and underpins everything that we do.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 as we are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate. We welcome applications in te reo Maori, English, or both, and assure you that it will not slow down or affect your application.For any questions, please email ******. Please note, this inbox will not be monitored from 21 December 2024 - 5 January 2025.Applications close on Sunday 12 January 2025 at 11.55pm.
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