Aporei, Kaupapa Here | Principal Advisor Policy, Te Reo Māoriat Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development - - Wellington

apartmentTe Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development placeWellington calendar_month 
Are you passionate about policy analysis and are keen to provide expert advice to management, colleagues across the ministry, and Ministers? Do you enjoy leading the development of policy capability? Full Time, Permanent opportunity based in Wellington Te Puni Kōkiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development.
We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high quality policy advice and holding other agencies to account for delivering public services to, for, and with Māori. This includes our mandate to promote Māori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles.
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunityThis is an exciting opportunity for experienced kaimahi to join the Te Reo Māori team in a Full Time, Permanent capacity. The Minister for Māori Development has a priority focus on promoting the use and preservation of te reo Māori within the current funding envelope, by using a range of government levers that are available and celebrating Māori culture and success.
This extends to our strategic priority of Te Ao Māori and focus area of Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora & Broadcasting. The Principal Analyst, Policy will be involved in this important mahi, including preparing and drafting policy documents to support the Policy Manager and leading tīma engagement with other departments and key stakeholders.
Ko wai koe | About youWe are looking for kaimahi who: Can confidently and proficiently lead complex pieces of work, requiring engagement with stakeholders and meet timeframes as required by the Policy Manager, General Manager and wider puni.
Bring effective written and verbal communication skills to ensure the timely, accurate preparation of documents and delivery of policy advice. Are comfortable in an ao Māori environment and situations where tikanga is observed. A level of competency in te reo Māori is ideal or having the willingness to learn.
Understand the machinery of government, the role of the Te Reo Māori tīma and wider policy mahi. Bring an adaptable mindset to their mahi, resilience in the face of change, and remain calm under pressure. Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in returnTe Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed 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 staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including: Optical allowance Hauora allowance Te Reo Māori proficiency allowance Provide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori DevelopmentTe Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, 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 Māori collective success.
They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whānau 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 Māori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply Now! I tō reta tono, e hiahia ana mātou kia pānui i tētahi wāhi tare kōrero mō tō ara reo Māori. He aha rā tō ara reo ā mohoa nei, he aha e pēnei nei tō matatau ki te reo?Ka akiākina koe kia tukuna mai tō tononga i tēnei rangi tonu, kia whakapāngia rānei tētahi Ringa Taritari e kōrero ai mō ngā painga o tēnei whai wāhitanga, me tōna hāngai ki ō whāinga ā-umanga.
Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei, ka mutu, e kore tō kōwhiringa reo e whai pānga kino ki tō tononga ahakoa te aha. Ka tirohia ai e mātou ngā tononga katoa, ka mutu, kite ana mātou i te tangata tika rawa atu, ka whakatūngia ko ia.
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 Māori, English, or both. Please be assured that applying in te reo Māori will not slow down or affect your application.

We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate. Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai. Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rāapa 4 Pipiri ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 11.55pm.

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