Tautōhito | Chief Advisor, Statutory Entities

Our Governance puni is seeking an experienced Chief Advisor to work closely with our Statutory Entities and Appointments team in Wellington. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Governance, this project role will focus on developing and enhancing Ministry performance monitoring capability. The Chief Advisor will be functionally responsible to the Manager Statutory Entities and Appointments, who will provide day‑to‑day direction on work programmes and project deliverables. This role is focussed on the systems and processes that underpin the Ministry’s ability to support and leverage the Crown's relationship with Māori through effective entity monitoring and performance oversight.

The Chief Advisor, Statutory Entities will be responsible for delivering on a project to enhance the Ministry’s performance monitoring analytical framework, tools and templates. In addition, the Chief Advisor will advise and support the Manager and Portfolio Leads in strengthening the Ministry’s Statutory Entities and Appointments function. The ideal candidate will offer broad experience in leveraging performance monitoring, statutory appointments, and board nominations to achieve Crown ownership expectations. The Chief Advisor will also :

• provide expert guidance on the relevant technical standards and processes established through legislation and central agency guidance.
• engage with monitored entity leadership teams using strong relationship management and engagement skills.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence Māori development and Crown-Māori relations through strategic advice and operational excellence.

The appointable range for this role is $180,014 - $225,018 (100%). The full range of the grade is $180,014 - $270,022 (120%) pro rated for the fixed term period.

This is a full-time fixed-term role, but we’re happy to consider part-time (around 0.8 FTE) for the right candidate

Ko wai koe - About you

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri 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.

We offer flexible working options as well as training and development opportunities, including in te reo Māori.

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

Our vision is Thriving Whānau – when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. This vision drives our efforts to build an Aotearoa New Zealand by drawing strength from our past to build an Aotearoa New Zealand where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success. They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whānau 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 Māori aspirations and well‑being.

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 Māori, English, or both. Tukuna mai tau tono ā‑ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

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