Senior Analyst

Job Description

Te Tari Whakatau – The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana, Wellington Central

Permanent, fulltime

The Opportunity

The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the Takutai Moana work programme by :

• Leading discussions with and supporting applicants towards determination of their customary rights under the Takutai Moana Act 2011 and other relevant legislation
• Mentoring analysts and fostering consistency both in the team and across Te Tari Whakatau
• Developing and providing advice on process and policy
• Providing briefing and related services to the Minister
• Representing Te Tari Whakatau in external meetings and participating in broader Te Tari Whakatau initiatives

Skills & Experience

In this role you will bring policy, relationship, and delivery skills to support our work with applicants and implementing the Marine and Coastal Areas (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

About Us

Te Tari Whakatau is a Departmental Agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice. Our work sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under, Te Tiriti o Waitangi; we work to restore the Crown’s relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.

Joining Te Tari Whakatau and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Benefits

See our full range of benefits here.

Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Apply

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 20 November 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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