Senior Advisor Reporting at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Be part of shaping our nation's history

This is an exciting time for Te Arawhiti – the Office for Māori Crown Relations. We're about to enter a new phase for the organisation, taking on a new name, with a strengthened focus on completing historical Treaty settlements and supporting Takutai Moana determinations.

Following Government's decisions last year to transfer the Māori Crown Relations portfolio to Te Puni Kōkiri, we've redesigned Te Arawhiti so it's ready to take on new challenges, while maintaining much of the unique mahi that makes the culture of our organisation so special. It's a great time to join us as we renew and recommit to our kaupapa.

We have a number of opportunities for people who are passionate about the kaupapa, enjoy learning, and achieving tangible outcomes. The work is varied and challenging. With a focus on honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognising Māori rights and interests, you'll work with people who share the same values.

At Te Arawhiti you'll be exposed daily to tikanga Māori, supported and encouraged to develop skills and an understanding of te ao Māori, and experience the personal connections and privilege of resolving historical Treaty claims and supporting the recognition of customary Takutai Moana rights.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity 

As a key member of the Corporate team, the Senior Advisor Reporting will be responsible for providing leadership in reporting and performance measurement to Te Arawhiti senior leaders.

You will ensure the agency's performance measures are appropriate, the report content is aligned with our strategies and goals, and that all reports meet accountability obligations.

As the organisation's expert on reporting and performance measurement, you will be managing the reporting and performance measure development processes at a strategic level, ensuring that the organisation meets all its reporting obligations, providing advice on the reporting process and content, and ensuring that all reports are prepared to schedule and the required level of quality.

The Senior Advisor Reporting is responsible for preparing and delivering the Annual Report, the Minister's quarterly performance reports, monthly management reports, Select Committee hearings, and working with the Ministry of Justice on the Estimate of Appropriation document.

Ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Justice across this roles work will be required. You will bring experience in managing and preparing performance reports for senior leaders and Ministers, statutory reports such as Annual Reports and Organisational Strategic Intentions documents, Select Committee questionnaires and presentations.

Your expertise is in your knowledge of organisational performance measurements and how they are developed and monitored, with the ability to provide reporting and performance measure advice to senior leaders in an engaging and meaningful manner.

Mō mātou/About us

Te Arawhiti is a Departmental Agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. Our mahi sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work to restore the Crown's relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.

Joining Te Arawhiti and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

Te Arawhiti has an employee value proposition, this is defined as a statement of values, rewards, recognition, support and culture you can expect when joining Te Arawhiti. You'll see this attached to the advert above;

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $135,539 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 16 February 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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