Pou Whakahaere
Te Puni Rohe | Regions
Te Puni Kokiri | The Ministry of Maori Development
Te Puni Kokiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Maori wellbeing and development. We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high quality policy advice and holding other agencies to account for delivering public services to, for and with Maori. This includes our mandate to promote Maori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles.
Based in our Ikaroa- Rawhiti region in Gisborne, the Pou Whakahaere is the first point of contact for many in our communities and represents the Ikaroa- Rawhiti offices, our Chief Executive and Minister to the wider community.
The Pou Whakahaere is responsible for providing cultural advice, support and safety to the Ministry and its staff. You will be an expert in Te Reo me ona Tikanga Maori and will act as an important link between Te Puni Kokiri and Whanau, Hapu, Iwi.
You will do this by:
Acting as a cultural advisor by leading the organisation in its understanding and respect for Tikanga & strengthening the cultural capability of kaimahi.
Contributing to building and strengthening relationships with whanau, hapu, iwi.
Contributing to regional work programmes including leading and providing policy advice across a range of project related issues significant to Maori and Government.
Acting as an effective conduit for information both into and out of Maori communities to support Maori initiatives and help us develop policy.
Contributing to and support the Ministry's Maori language plan through strategic input and coaching and mentoring of other staff.
Providing tikanga support to the Chief Executive, the Minister for Maori Development and other Ministers, and Senior Officials visiting the rohe.
Creating and sustaining an environment in which Maori can succeed as Maori in the public service.
The appointment range for this role is between $77,753 and $97,160 per annum pro rata and salary is determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Ko wai koe | About you
We are looking for a Pou Whakahaere who is dedicated to the region, is passionate about Maori wellbeing and development, is a strong relationship builder and, above all else is competent in their knowledge, skillset, and with what they do.
Have extensive and influential networks throughout Maoridom & ability to work across multiple iwi.
Driven to inspire the organisation to apply Maori concepts and frameworks to their work.
Have an in-depth understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi in both its historical and contemporary context.
Adaptable and agile.
Experienced in establishing relationships with Maori groups and key local bodies.
Can show examples of mentoring and coaching others, uplifting office capability in te reo and tikanga.
A clean full motor vehicle driver's licence.
Tau e whai ai | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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