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Kaitohutohu - Advisor (Ikaroa- Rāwhiti) Hastings

FULL TIME

October 30, 2024

Kaitohutohu | Advisor
Te Puni Rohe | Regions
Te Puni Kōkiri | The Ministry of Māori Development
Ikaroa- Rāwhiti- Hastings
We are looking for an Advisor who can contribute to the work of the team to help us lead the way in developing government operational policy and investment design in a whānau centred way.
Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity
Covering the region of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, based in Hastings, the Advisor is responsible for assisting whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and Māori communities to develop and implement initiatives that will enable them to achieve long-term economic and social development. The Advisor will work with agencies, organisations and providers to assist them to improve their outcomes for Māori.
You will do this by:

Facilitating regional partnerships and to work with stakeholders across the iwi, public and private sectors.
Contributing to regional work programmes including leading and providing policy advice across a range of project related issues significant to Māori and Government.
Leading work with agencies, organisations and providers to assist them to improve their outcomes for Māori.
Acting as an effective conduit for information both into and out of Māori communities to support Māori initiatives.

The appointment range for this role is between $68,406 and $84,793 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Mōu | About you
We are looking for an Advisor who can contribute to the work of the team to help us lead the way in developing government operational policy and investment design in a whānau centred way. Reporting to the team leader, you will use be a conduit between communities and government agencies to help provide better outcome for Māori.
To be successful you will have:

Understanding of the government and public sector processes.
Sound writing skills.
Excellent communication skills and strong critical reasoning.
Ability to identify, build and actively manage relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Capable of identifying risks.
Demonstrated capability in providing high quality advice and recommendations.
Numeracy and competency with spreadsheets and databases.
Comfort in working in a tikanga/kaupapa Māori environment, a degree of fluency in Te reo Māori is of benefit.
A clean full motor vehicle driver's licence.

Preferred:

A relevant tertiary qualification.

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:

Optical allowance
Hauora allowance
Te Reo Māori proficiency allowance
Provide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, is committed to 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision 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 our best future.
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!
We are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 10 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 11.55pm

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