Kaitatari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst (Te Pae Tawhiti)

* Tight Knit, Supportive Team Environment | Mentoring & Career Development
* Entry Level Policy Position | Innovation Focused Mahi | Varied & Meaningful Kaupapa
* Te Tari Matua, Poneke | National Office, Wellington
* Full Time, Permanent opportunity

Te Puni Kokiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Maori 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 Maori. This includes our mandate to promote Maori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles.

Te Puni Kaupapa | Policy is looking for their next Kaitatari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst to join the collaborative Te Pae Tawhiti tima. We are open receiving applications from a broad range of kaitono including those who.

* Are early-stage /mid-career (or perhaps a recent graduate) and are looking to get started in policy.
* Are returning to mahi after a career break.
* Come from the science and research sector.
* Have the passion for the work the team does and are committed to ongoing learning.

Te whai wahitanga | The opportunity

Based in Poneke, Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs and opportunities impacting on Maori development and wellbeing. The Puni consists of 8 teams focusing on specific Policy areas.

Te Pae Tawhiti leads the government's work with Maori here and abroad to enable matauranga Maori and taonga to flourish in accordance with tikanga Maori.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, and as part of a team of policy professionals you will

* Provide credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapu, whanau and Maori as it applies to cultural and intellectual property.
* Conduct analysis of policy issues to understand the implications and identify potential solutions.
* Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kokiri and with organisations including Manatu Aorere (MFAT) & Hikina Whakatutuki (MBIE) amongst others.
* Contribute to robust team discussion, presenting your ideas and sharing knowledge.

The likely appointment range is $76,022 to $84,468 per annum based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $76,022 to $101,062 with a mid-point of $84,468

Mou | About you

We are looking for candidates who have a love of korero and wananga and who want to build a career in policy and who have:

* Some knowledge of government processes and the environment we work in.
* A curious, inquisitive mind. Includes a commitment to learning, asking questions and enjoying research and analysis.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Are comfortable in an ao Maori environment and are comfortable in situations where tikanga is observed. Some knowledge of te reo Maori, or as a minimum have a willingness to learn is ideal.
* Confidence to engage and korero with others and to work in a whanaungatanga/relationship driven way.

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
* Medical insurance discounts
* Flexible working options
* In house te reo Maori training
* 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, so do 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.

Tono mai | Apply Now!

Ka akiakina koe kia tukuna mai to tononga i tenei rangi tonu, kia whakapangia ranei tetahi Ringa Taritari e korero ai mo nga painga o tenei whai wahitanga, me tona hangai ki o whainga a-umanga. Nau mai ra ko nga tononga i te reo Maori, te reo Pakeha, te reorua ranei, ka mutu, e kore to kowhiringa reo e whai panga kino ki to tononga ahakoa te aha. Ka tirohia ai e matou nga tononga katoa, ka mutu, kite ana matou i te tangata tika rawa atu, ka whakatungia 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 Maori, English, or both. Please be assured that applying in te reo Maori will not slow down or affect your application.

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

Imeratia ****** me he patai au | Please email ****** with any patai.

Ka aukati nga tono hei te Ratapu 27 Paengawhawha a te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11.55pm.




JOB DETAILS

Reference #
14914

Posted on
14 Apr 2025

Closes on
27 Apr 2025 23:55

Location(s)
Wellington

Expertise
Advisor, Analyst, Government, Policy

Job level(s)
Advisor, Analyst

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time