Kaitohu-a-Rohe | Regional AdvisorTe Waipounamu | Central Otago (Remote)Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori DevelopmentWe have an exciting fixed - term opportunity for a Regional Advisor to join our Te Waipounamu team in Central Otago, to help us lead the way in developing government operational policy and investment design in a whanau centered way!Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunityReporting to Team Leader - Murihiku, Regional Partnerships and Operations, you will bring either public or private sector experience, and will ideally possess:Experience in community development working with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisation's and Maori communitiesAbility to identify, build and actively manage significant relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiencesComfort in working in a tikanga/kaupapa Maori environment, a degree of fluency in Te reo Maori is of benefitStrong interpersonal skillsProven effective use of project management disciplines to support workUnderstanding of the government and the public service and public sectorUnderstanding of the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the work being undertakenA clean full motor vehicle driver's license.Ko wai koe | About youYou will be able to:work with agencies, organisations and providers to assist them to improve their outcomes for Maoriact as an effective conduit for information both into and out of Maori communities to support Maori initiativesmanage and analyse information at a local level on Maori views, aspirations and experiences, to contribute to Te Puni Kokiri policy thinkingassists whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisation's and communities to develop and implement initiatives that will enable them to achieve long-term economic and social developmentmanage local level contractual arrangements and be a leader in the relationships held with stakeholdersprovide mentoring and coaching to Advisors in the regioninform investment decisions in partnership with the Investment Team and policy colleagues.work remotely Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori DevelopmentTe Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development, supports and works in partnership with the Government to design and deliver policies, as well as innovative targeted investment initiatives that have a significant and positive impact on Maori.Our commitment to 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau' enables whanau, hapu and iwi to succeed underpins everything that we do.Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Maori collective success 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 our best future.Please note: This is a remotely based position.We offer a diverse and rewarding working environment with a strong focus on solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are reviewing and progressing candidates as applications are received, and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch with the recruitment team at ****** to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
