Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Te Pou Taiao, Wellington

An opportunity for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join the wider Policy puni If you have a working knowledge of government processes and the technical and analytical skills we require, we'd love to hear from you. Full Time, Permanent opportunity based in National Office, 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.Based in Pōneke Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs and opportunities impacting on Māori development and wellbeing. The Puni consists of 8 teams focusing on specific Policy areas. Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity Te Pou Taiao focuses onenvironmental policy and sustainable development, from a te ao Māori perspective ensuring the needs and aspirations of iwi, hapū and whānau Māori are at the centre of decisions. We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join this small, dynamic, professional team.Providing a high standard of advice to the Policy Manager, other key stakeholders within Te Puni Kōkiri and across the wider public sector you will help lead and contribute to shaping and influencing policy. You will: Provide credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapu, whānau and MāoriConduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications and identify potential solutions Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kōkiri and with other government agencies including inter alia the Ministry for the Environment, Te Tari Whakatau and Ministry for Primary Industries.Apply and advise on te ao Māori and Te Tiriti as they relate to policy Provide advice and support to Senior and Executive Leadership teams, Ministers and key stakeholders Uplift capability within the team through coaching and mentoring kaimahi, and promoting a culture of continuous feedback The likely appointment range for this role is between $104,056(90%) and $115,617 (100%) per annum. The full salary range of the grade is $104,056(90%) and $138,741 (120%)An experienced policy professional, you will have previous experience in a government policy shop where te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpin your mahi. You may be familiar with resource management and Waitangi Tribunal processes. You will have: An understanding of, and ability to prioritise the flow of information and manage complex policy issuesProven ability to lead and manage cross-government policy development. Prior experience in a government policy setting Have highly developed communication skills, including written. Experienced in building key stakeholder relationships. Skilled at explaining complex issues clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical expertsAre comfortable in an ao Māori environment and are comfortable in situations where tikanga is observed. A level of competency in te reo Māori is ideal or having the willingness to learn. Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahifocused 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 Flexible working options Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance Enhanced parental leave provisions Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider thatwhen whānauarethriving,sodo 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. 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 Māoriwill not slow down or affect your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr