Senior Adviser Taonga Tūturu at Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Pou Tohu Matua Taonga Tūturu | Senior Adviser Taonga Tūturu [TP0524]
Fulltime / Fixed term to June 2027
Wellington 

Salary Range   $112,646 - $130,434

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
If culture is thriving, the people will be well 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Adviser to join our Māori Crown Partnerships team

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
This fixed term role supports the development of care, conservation and repatriation arrangements for taonga tūturu for which the Ministry's Chief Executive is responsible under the Protected Objects Act 1975.

A key focus of the role is supporting the Project Lead to deliver the next phase of the Rekohu | Chatham Islands Waka Project, including project coordination, operational delivery and conservation activities.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes by:

• Coordinating project logistics and supporting day-to-day operations
• Preparing and coordinating reporting, governance papers, briefings, aide-mémoires and status updates
• Monitoring project progress and identifying risks and issues
• Supporting engagement and collaboration across a range of internal and external stakeholders

• It would be desirable to have experience in heritage conservation activities and services

This is a critical relationship management role that requires cultural awareness, sound judgement and a high degree of professionalism and sensitivity. You will build and maintain strong relationships with imi Moriori, iwi Māori, and cultural sector stakeholders, as well as partner agencies including the Department of Conservation and Heritage New Zealand. You will confidently represent the Ministry and contribute to effective cross-agency collaboration, including engagement with senior leaders.

From time to time, this role may require travel and short periods away from home, including overnight stays.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here  

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description

 
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026

For enquiries about this position contact Emily Winter Emily.Winter@mch.govt.nz   

Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information

To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz)