Tautōhito | Chief Advisor, Policy - 6 month Fixed Term

An opportunity to lead the development and implementation of strategic policy initiatives
Provide intellectual and strategic leadership across Te Puni Kōkiri and wider public sector
Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington - Full Time, Fixed Term for 6 months

Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori 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 Māori.


Our Policy Puni is looking for a Tautōhito | Chief Advisor, Policy for a 6-month period to lead the development of strategic foresight-driven policy for Whānau Ora including a strategy to embed the Whānau Ora commissioning model and whānau-centred, locally led and government-enabled delivery approaches across the public sector.


Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity


Reporting to General Manager, Policy, you will lead the development and implementation of initiatives that support the Whānau Ora approach to Māori wellbeing. You will provide expert advice to the key stakeholders and the Ministers on the Whānau Ora model and whānau centred delivery approaches. You will represent Te Puni Kōkiri in high-level forums and interagency work groups.


The likely appointment range is $180,014 (80%) - $225,018 (100%) based on skills and experience pro-rated for the period of the fixed term.


Mōu | About you


We are looking for a strong leader with a minimum of 20 years' experience in senior policy roles with a focus on Māori Development or Whānau Ora. You will an in-depth understanding, based on demonstrated experience on Whānau Ora commissioning and or, kaupapa Māori approaches, and Māori-led service delivery.


You will have demonstrated experience of strong relationships at a senior level across the Crown and with Iwi and Māori stakeholders.


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


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.

We offer flexible working options as well as training and development opportunities, including in te reo Māori.


Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

Te 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!

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.


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


Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai.


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: vacancy@tpk.govt.nz



Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rāapa 20 Hereturikōkā ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11.55pm.


Job Details
Reference #
15695

Posted on
07 Aug 2025

Closes on
20 Aug 2025 23:55

Location(s)
Wellington

Expertise
Policy

Job level(s)
Chief Advisor

Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time