Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Rotorua

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 Rotorua tima is looking for a Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor based in Rotorua.

This role reports to the Manukura | Team Leader, Rotorua and is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in partnering with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations, and communities to drive initiatives that enhance long-term economic and social outcomes for Maori.

You'll act as a key conduit for information, gathering insights on Maori aspirations and experiences to inform policy development.

This role also involves leading stakeholder relationships, managing local contracts, guiding investment decisions, and mentoring Advisors within your region.

The likely appointment range is $104,317 - $115,907 based on skills and experience.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mou | About you Excellent writing skills and the ability to tailor complex messages to a range of audiences are essential skills for this role.

You will possess keen analytical skills, and the ability to identify and support economic development and community growth opportunities.

Ideally you will have Government grants, funding and / or contract management knowledge and experience.

To be successful in this role you will have : Public sector experience Experience working in the iwi-crown space and / or PSGE space An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty / Tiriti from both Maori and Crown perspectives A clean full driver licence Tau e whai ai | 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.

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 whanau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whanau to thrive, including : 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 Te Puni Kokiri | 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 do their communities, hapu, 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 Maori collective success.

They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level.

It is this that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whanau 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 Maori aspirations and well-being.

Tono mai | 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 reorua 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.

Tukuna mai tau tono a-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

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