Kaitohutohu, Papaho | Advisor, Communications, Strategy & Performance

Join a small, close-knit and fun team

The role offers a broad scope of work with full variety and impact

Full Time, Permanent role based at Te Tari Matua | National Office, Wellington

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.

The Communications team is looking for a

Kaitohutohu, Papaho | Advisor, Communications, Strategy & Performance

In this role you will join a

small, close-knit, and fun team

working in the

strategic and insights space

, where your work will have real impact.

This is great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a difference in the

Te Ao Maori space

You'll work across multiple channels, from internal communications, like panui (newsletters), to supporting the media desk and managing digital platforms.

Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity

Get hands-on experience with internal and external comms, writing, editing, brand and channel management.

Help shape communications that matter for our community and support outcomes for Maori.

Work alongside Senior and Principal Advisors, gaining exposure to strategic projects.

You'll be responsible for :

Writing and proofreading content for internal channels and panui (newsletters)

Managing SharePoint other digital platforms.

Supporting media desk activities and social media engagement.

Working with design tools and website content management

Supporting teams with their communication needs by providing strategic comms advice.

The likely appointment range is $76,213 - $84,680, based on skills and experience.

The full grade for this role is $76,213 - $101,616 (120%) with a mid-point of $84,680.

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

You will have :

Strong writing and editing skills.

Experience with SharePoint, Teams, and channel management.

Understanding of social media and digital engagement.

Familiarity with design tools and website management are advantageous

Interest in Te Ao Maori and commitment to working in ways that support Maori outcomes.

A basic understanding of te Reo Maori me nga tikanga

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

Flexible working options

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, it drives 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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Posted on 17 Nov

Closes on 26 Nov

• : 55

Location(s) Wellington

Expertise Advisor, Communications, Government, Strategy

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