Kaitātari | Policy Analyst, Whānau Ora

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleTe 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.We are looking for a Policy Analysts to join our Whānau Ora Policy Team,

• based in National office, Wellington.
• Based in Pōneke Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs and opportunities impacting on Māori development and wellbeing.
• Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity
• The Whānau Ora Policy Team focuses on developing policy and policy advice on social issues relating to whānau and hapū, and supporting enablers of whānau resilience, wellbeing and mana motuhake through the promotion of whānau-centred policy approaches and indigenous whānau ora practice, across government and in the community.Te Puni Kōkiri believes that there is opportunity to leverage the proven success of the Whānau Ora model to deliver further success for New Zealanders with distinct needs. A key kaupapa for the team is to deliver against Te Puni Kōkiri's strategic intention to see the public sector more widely adopt the Whānau Ora commissioning model.The team works with a wide range of agencies across a range of kaupapa, including Whānau Ora, health, education and other areas of social policy, and the Crown response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry.As a Policy Analyst you will.
• Provide credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori as it applies to the aims of the Whānau Ora Policy team
• Conduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications and identify potential solutions
• Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kōkiri and with social agencies.
• Apply and advise on te ao Māori and Te Tiriti based frameworks as they relate to policy
• Contribute to robust team discussion and promote a culture of continuous feedback.The appointable range for this role is between $76,213 (90%) to $84,680 (100%) per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.The full range of the grade is $76,213 - $101,616 (120%) with a mid-point of $84,680
• Mōu | About you
• As an aspiring policy professional, you will have experience in a government policy shop and / or and understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi frameworks as they apply to policy.You will :
• have the mix ofknowledge, skills, practices, and behavioursrequired by a modern policy practitioner to be able to deliver quality policy advice
• have a desire to continually learn and grow your policy skillset
• have the conceptual and analytical skills to provide solutions to ambiguous or complex problems.
• have highly developed communication skills, in particular written communication. Ideally you will have some competency in te reo Māori, or a willingness to learn
• be comfortable in an ao Māori environment and situations where tikanga is observed.
• have the confidence to engage with and build strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• 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.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 whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including :
• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora / wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In-house te reo Māori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions
• Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
• Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of Whānau Taurikura - Thriving Whānau. When whānauarethriving,sodo 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.
• Tono mai | Apply Now!
• Ka akiākina koe kia tukuna mai tō tononga i tēnei rangi tonu, kia whakapāngia rānei tētahi Ringa Taritari e kōrero ai mō ngā painga o tēnei whai wāhitanga, me tōna hāngai ki ō whāinga ā-umanga. Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei, ka mutu, e kore tō kōwhiringa reo e whai pānga kino ki tō tononga ahakoa te aha.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.Īmē he pātai āu |Please any pātai.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 : aukati ngā tono hei te Rāhina 13 Whiringa-ā-nuku ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Monday 13 October 2025 at 11.55pm.| Location : | Wellington |

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