Analyst, Policy

Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. To do this effectively we must position ourselves to elevate our monitoring and mentoring responsibilities and emphasise our role in holding other agencies to account for delivery of public services to, for and with Māori.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Analyst to join the Te Reo Māori team.

The Minister for Māori Development has a priority focus on promoting the use and preservation of te reo Māori within the current funding envelope, by using a range of government levers that are available and celebrating Māori culture and success. This extends to our strategic priority of Te Ao Māori and focus area of Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora & Broadcasting.

The Senior Analyst, Policy will be involved in this important mahi, including preparing and drafting policy documents to support the wider Māori revitalisation priority.

The likely appointment range for this role is between $104,317(90%) and $115,907 (100%) per annum. The full salary range of the grade is $104,317(90%) and $139,088 (120%)

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for kaimahi who :

• The mix of knowledge, skills, practices, and behaviours required by a modern policy practitioner to be able to deliver quality policy advice.
• Bring effective written and verbal communication skills to ensure the timely, accurate preparation of documents and delivery of policy advice.
• Are comfortable in an ao Māori environment and situations where tikanga is observed.
• A level of competency in te reo Māori is ideal or having the willingness to learn.
• Understand the machinery of government, the role of the Te Reo Māori tīma and wider policy mahi.
• Bring an adaptable mindset to their mahi, resilience in the face of change, and remain calm under pressure.

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed 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 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 :

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, they so their communities, hapū, 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 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.

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