Kaitohutohu | Advisor
Te Puni Rohe | Regions
Te Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori Development
Ikaroa- Rawhiti- Hastings
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.
Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity Covering the region of Ikaroa-Rawhiti, based in Hastings, 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 to work 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.
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.
Ability to identify, build and actively manage relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Capable 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.
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
Enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.
Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development, 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 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 are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
Ka aukati nga tono hei te Ratapu 10 Whiringa-a-rangi 2024 a te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 11.55pm
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