Kaitatari | Policy Analyst, Whanau Ora

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.We are looking for a Policy Analysts to join our Whanau Ora Policy Team,based in National office, Wellington.Based in Poneke Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs and opportunities impacting on Maori development and wellbeing.Te whai wahitanga | The opportunityThe Whanau Ora Policy Team focuses on developing policy and policy advice on social issues relating to whanau and hapu, and supporting enablers of whanau resilience, wellbeing and mana motuhake through the promotion of whanau-centred policy approaches and indigenous whanau ora practice, across government and in the community.Te Puni Kokiri believes that there is opportunity to leverage the proven success of the Whanau Ora model to deliver further success for New Zealanders with distinct needs.

A key kaupapa for the team is to deliver against Te Puni Kokiri's strategic intention to see the public sector more widely adopt the Whanau Ora commissioning model.The team works with a wide range of agencies across a range of kaupapa, including Whanau 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, hapu, whanau and Maori as it applies to the aims of the Whanau Ora Policy teamConduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications and identify potential solutionsWork collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kokiri and with social agencies.Apply and advise on te ao Maori and Te Tiriti based frameworks as they relate to policyContribute 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 $84,680As an aspiring policy professional, you will have experience in a government policy shop and / or and understanding of te ao Maori 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 advicehave a desire to continually learn and grow your policy skillsethave 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 Maori, or a willingness to learnbe comfortable in an ao Maori environment and situations where tikanga is observed.have the confidence to engage with and build strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders.Tau e whai ai | What you will get in returnTe 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 proficiencyFlexible working optionsKaimahi development and career options, including study assistanceEnhanced parental leave provisionsTe Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori DevelopmentTe Puni Kokiri is committed to our vision of Whanau Taurikura - Thriving Whanau.

When whanauarethriving,sodo 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.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.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 :

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