Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Regionsat Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development -
Through community engagement, insight gathering and policy advice, it supports initiatives that build capability and drive intergenerational transformation.Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity The Office of the Deputy Secretary maintains a strategic overview of the Regions puni, developing and leading a work programme with a strong focus on managing and building effective relationships with key internal partners.This role is a rare opportunity to work within the Office of the Deputy Secretary where you will play a key role in collating regional information for accountability reporting, official correspondence, and Ministerial support.
You will support engagement across the puni, provide administrative assistance, oversee the ODS mailboxes, and support the Regional Leadership Team as needed.The likely appointment range is $76,213- $84,680 based on skills and experience.
- $101,616 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.
Mōu | About you To be successful in the role, you will need: Strong writing skills The ability to interpret official correspondence to determine how it needs to be commissioned out An understanding of the machinery of Government, public service and public sector processes that ensure the impartiality of Public Servants An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty/Tiriti from both Māori and Crown perspectivesA sound knowledge of iwi and/or iwi accords and some digital design understanding would be beneficial but not essential.Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return Te Puni Kōkiri 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 whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including: A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency Medical insurance discounts Flexible working options In house te reo Māori training Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance Enhanced parental leave provisions Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau'
- when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa.
Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown.
Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.Find out more about Our StoryWe 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!
Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātū 7 Paengawhāwhā 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11.55pm.
Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.
Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both.
Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai.
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