Manukura | Manager, Iwi And Maori Relations

Recruitment Summary

Bring your knowledge, relationships, and passion to contribute positively to Iwi and Maori relations across the public sector.

Two permanent positions available.

Location : Te Tari Matua, Poneke | National Office, Wellington.

The opportunity

Te Puni Kokiri leads policy advice to the Government on Maori development, and Iwi and Maori 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 Maori.

Our Iwi and Maori Relations function is looking for two Manukura | Manager, Iwi and Maori Relations.

These positions sit within our Regional teams, report to the General Manager, Iwi and Maori Relations, and are full-time, permanent opportunities.

Salary range : $133,248 - $166,560 based on skills and experience.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have :

Demonstrated technical expertise and leadership experience in Iwi and Maori relations.

Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships.

A deep understanding of the Treaty settlement policy framework.

Experience with Maori Crown policy perspectives and frameworks.

Demonstrated expertise in historical and contemporary treaty issues.

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.

We encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives and we are committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whanau thrive.

A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora / wellbeing and te reo Maori proficiency.

Medical insurance discounts.

Flexible working options.

In-house te reo Maori training.

Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance.

Enhanced parental leave provisions.

Ministry of Maori Development

Te Puni Kokiri is committed to our vision of 'Whanau Taurikura' – 'Thriving Whanau'.

We consider that when whanau are thriving, so are their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa.

Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and they contribute to supporting Maori collective success by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level.

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Apply Now

Ka akiakina koe kia tukuna mai to tononga i tenei rangi tonu, kia whakapangia ranei tetahi Ringa Taritari e korero ai mo nga painga o tenei whai wahitanga, me tona hangai ki o whainga a-umanga.

Nau mai ra ko nga tononga i te reo Maori, te reo Pakeha, te reo Maori ranei.

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 Maori, English, or both.

Applications close on 23 November

• at
• pm.

We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting as they come in, and may begin interviewing candidates before the closing date.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For any questions or to request accessibility support, email

#J-