Advisor, Māori Housing at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Te Whanganui-a-Tara Based
• Competitive Remuneration

Are you an Advisor looking for career progression and the opportunity to make your mark in Māori Housing?

If this sounds like you then we have a great career development opportunity in Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development for an Advisor with sound project experience to join our Strategy, Finance and Performance Puni with a focus on Māori Housing.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

Te Puni Kōkiri, jointly with Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga, is responsible for the delivery of Whai Kainga Whai Oranga (WKWO) - the Government's flagship Māori housing programme. Established in 2021, the programme is responsible for increasing Māori housing supply in priority areas, providing additional whare repairs and building Māori housing sector capability. 

Through WKWO Te Puni Kōkiri is supporting individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi and rōpū with funding, information, advice and practical support to achieve their housing aspirations.

The appointment range for this role is $63K - $87K per annum.

Ko wai koe | About you

If you possess the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Have provided high quality written and verbal advice/recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supported the delivery of programmes and projects, including the development of key milestones, timelines, consultation processes, risk analysis and resourcing requirements.
• Supported projects through providing timely and accurate reporting on the current status of projects and identified risks.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in working with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and Māori communities.
• Understanding of the government and the public service and public sector processes.
• Understanding of the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the work being undertaken.
• A degree of fluency in Te Reo Māori is desirable. Te Reo lessons are available in-house.

Ngā uara ka whiwhi koe ki Te Puni Kōkiri | Working at Te Puni Kōkiri

We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.  We invest in our people - you'll be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential. We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your Whānau is just as important as you.  And we're committed to your wellbeing and learning and development.

If you are looking for a challenge and a positive work environment with a fantastic organisation, then this is the role for you. 

If this opportunity appeals to you, apply now!

We are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made once a suitable 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.

Applications close Sunday 5 February 2022 at 11:55pm