Senior Advisor, Maori-Crown Relations

Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives.

Te Tuapapa Kura Kainga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa - New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme.

Mo te tunga| About the role

The Maori-Crown Relations team contributes to the strategic direction, frameworks and work programme to strengthen Maori-Crown relationships across the housing and urban development system, to deliver on Government priorities and achieve positive housing outcomes with and for iwi Maori.

Support the development of the Ministry's strategic direction, frameworks and work programme for Maori-Crown relations, and support and advise on the implementation of these across the Ministry

Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic, consolidated system-wide approach to Maori-Crown relationships, with a focus on streamlining the landscape at a system level

Share your te ao Maori knowledge and expertise across key programmes where needed, providing cultural guidance to others that is credible and best practice

Contribute to monitoring and reporting around Maori-Crown strategies, frameworks and approaches, to track progress and support the organisation to be a good Treaty partner

Provide high quality advice and analysis around the Maori-Crown relationship and the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi for the Ministry

Provide quality advice and support to enable people across the Ministry to understand and uphold Treaty commitments and to engage meaningfully with key iwi Maori on housing system matters; including in the development and implementation of policy and programmes to improve housing outcomes for Maori

Build relationships and work in partnership with iwi Maori, key Maori organisations, other agencies and other external partners as needed

Contribute to and support work to uphold and maintain an organisational culture that reflects Matauranga Maori and tikanga.

The salary range for this role is $105,780 – $129,286 +3% Kiwisaver contribution.

This is a fixed term role for 12 months, based in Wellington.

Owheako, o pukenga | About you

To thrive in our busy, challenging and changing environment, you will be adaptable, flexible and resilient, and you will bring our values to life as we work together to deliver change for Government.

You will be committed to strengthening the Maori-Crown relationship, and to growing your knowledge and use of te ao maori, te reo, tikangaori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and maori values and perspectives in your work, while supporting others to do the same.

To be successful in this role, you will have :

Depth of knowledge and experience providing quality advice around Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Public Service Act

• and other legislation relevant to the Maori Crown relationship

Proficiency in te reo Maori with a grounded understanding of tikanga, and confidence in te ao Maori

Experience contributing to the development and implementation of strategic direction, frameworks and work programmes relating to the Maori-Crown relations

Proven knowledge and experience in supporting work to work in partnership with iwi Maori and other key stakeholders across the public and private sector to achieve outcomes

Ability to contribute to the development of papers and documentation and to monitor and report on progress

Good communication skills, both verbal and written; with a proven ability to write to a high standard (clear, accurate, concise, appropriate to audience)

Ability to quickly build rapport and credibility with stakeholders and maintain good relationships.

Mo matou | About us

Te Tuapapa Kura Kainga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'.

The name comes from the Maori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kurakainga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'.

It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose : he kaingaora, he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home.

The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

Nga painga | What we offer

Flexible working to give work / life balance

Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership

Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud-based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration

Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme

Open minds – we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference

We work to make sure the aspirations of whanau, hapu and iwi are enabled

Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter.

Please note, while applications close on Sunday, 23 November

Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

For further inquiries please contact

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