- If you're a policy professional keen to work on implementing a M ori public policy framework, this is an opportunity for you!
- If you have knowledge of government processes, have excellent written and analytical skills, and a passion for the kaupapa, we'd love to hear from you
- Full time, permanent opportunity based in Te Tari Matua/National Office in Poneke Wellington
Te Puni Kokiri is the government's principal policy advisor on M ori 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 M ori. This includes our mandate to promote M ori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles.
Based in Poneke Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs and opportunities impacting on M ori development and wellbeing. The Puni consists of 8 teams focusing on specific Policy areas.
Te whai w hitanga | The opportunity
The M ori Public Policy team supports policy development through the application of Te Ao M ori frameworks. Part of the the work programme includes:
- The development of the annual Section 8i Report - a report on the Crown's progress on implementing the recommendations from the Waitangi Tribunal
- Embedding Te TautuhioRongo Framework and other Te Ao M ori frameworks
- Supporting the continuous improvement of policy quality
Providing a high standard of advice to the Policy Manager and other key stakeholders within Te Puni Kokiri and across the wider public sector. You will help to shape and influence policy and will:
- Provide credible, evidence-based high quality analysis and robust research and advice that impacts on M ori positively and contributes to thriving wh nau
- Conduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications and identify potential solutions.
- Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kokiri and with other government agencies including the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Public Service Commission, the Ministry of Justice, etc.
- Apply and advise on te ao M ori and Te Tiriti based frameworks as they relate to policy.
- Provide advice and support to Senior and Executive Leadership teams, Ministers and key stakeholders.
- Uplift capability within the team through coaching and mentoring kaimahi,and promoting a culture of continuous feedback.
The likely appointment range for this role is between $104,056(90%) and $115,617 (100%) per annum. The full salary range of the grade is $104,056(90%) and $138,741 (120%)
Mou | About you
An experienced policy professional, you will have previous experience in a government policy shop where te ao M ori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi frameworks underpin your mahi. You will have:
- The mix of knowledge, skills, practices, and behaviours required by a modern policy practitioner to be able to deliver quality policy advice.
- Prior experience in a government policy making.
- Comfort working in an ao M ori environment and in situations where tikanga is observed.
- An understanding of, and ability to prioritise, the flow of information and manage complex policy issues.
- Highly developed communication skills, especially written communication.
- Experience in building key stakeholder relationships and the ability to explain complex issues clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical experts.
T u e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini, and ture tangata.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your wh nau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their wh nau to thrive, including:
- A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo M ori proficiency
- Medical insurance discounts
- Flexible working options
- In-house te reo M ori training
- Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of M ori Development
Te Puni Kokiri is committed to our vision of Wh nau Taurikura - Thriving Wh nau. When wh nau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa. This underpins everything we do.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting M ori collective success. They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu and wh nau M ori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables M ori participation and success as M ori, and it is our people who will create a future where all wh nau can thrive.
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 M ori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply Now!
Ka aki kina koe kia tukuna mai to tononga i tenei rangi tonu, kia whakap ngia r nei tetahi Ringa Taritari e korero ai mo ng painga o tenei whai w hitanga, me tona h ngai ki o wh inga -umanga. Nau mai r ko ng tononga i te reo M ori, te reo P keh , te reorua r nei, ka mutu, e kore to kowhiringa reo e whai p nga kino ki to tononga ahakoa te aha. Ka tirohia ai e m tou ng tononga katoa, ka mutu, kite ana m tou i te tangata tika rawa atu, ka whakatungia ko ia.
We encourage you to apply today or get in touch with one of our Recruitment Partners to discuss how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals. We welcome applications in te reo M ori, English, or both. Please be assured that applying in te reo M ori will not slow down or affect your application.
Tukuna mai tau tono -ipurangi | Please submit your application online.
Imeratia [email protected] me he p tai u | Please email [email protected] with any p tai.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected]
Ka aukati ng tono hei te R tu 24 Pipiri te 11.55pm | Applications close on Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 11.55pm.
