Aporei Mātai | Principal Analyst Vacancies, Policy Partnerships at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Supporting Thriving Whānau

Principal Policy Analysts 

Policy Partnerships Puni - Te Puni Kōkiri

We are looking for talented Principal Policy Analysts seeking a new opportunity!

We are seeking out Principal Analysts who are:

• Self-aware, agile, curious, agile, honest and courageous
• Experienced in developing policy, and working with, influencing & leading a range of stakeholders as well as briefing Ministers
• Experienced in applying te ao Māori experiences, Māori development and Māori policy frameworks
• Set apart by their ability to lead and inspire others.

About our Policy Partnerships Puni

Te Puni Kōkiri is the Principal Policy Advisor to the Government on Māori wellbeing and development, and we have an important contribution to make to impact Māori wellbeing outcomes. To do this, we must exert leadership and influence on the public sector system to enable and support the Government to deliver positive wellbeing outcomes for Māori.

 The Policy Partnerships Puni's core value propositions include:

• leading across the public sector to understand and prioritise Māori issues, needs and opportunities impacting on wellbeing and development
• providing credible, evidence-based advice that is anchored in the cultural context of Māori
• designing, applying and advising on te ao Māori and Te Tiriti-based frameworks for policy
• linking the voice of whānau Māori into policy proposals and solution design.

Our Policy Partnerships Puni works at the forefront of policy development within Te Puni Kōkiri, and we are looking to build our existing talent base and recruit experienced policy analysts at the Principal cohort level to join our puni, which is located in our National Office in Wellington.

The Policy Puni comprises three directorates: Data & Insights, Wellbeing and Development and we are looking to fill positions in all directorates. 

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

As a Principal in Policy, you will provide intellectual vision and leadership, and you will have extensive knowledge of machinery of Government and public policy to support the realisation of our vision 'Whānau Taurikura - Thriving Whānau'. 

You will demonstrate a drive for results achieved through initiative and leadership, and you will be able to forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders.  You will quickly assimilate new and complex information and apply your excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work to tight timeframes.  As a natural and effective communicator, you will work collaboratively with your intellectual peers within Te Puni Kōkiri and across Government departments to produce and inspire innovative policy that delivers results.  

Ko wai koe | About You

You will have extensive experience working on complex policy matters and leading the design and development of policy advice to Ministers. 

You could come from a range of policy backgrounds but what is most important is that you are comfortable coming up to speed quickly with new issues. 

You need to be:

• Set apart from the others because of your understanding of te ao Māori and te reo Māori, and your desire to make a positive tangible difference to Māori
• Experienced at working collaboratively with others to develop solutions and influence
• A critical thinker with analytical rigour who can see things from a range of perspectives
• An excellent communicator both orally and through writing to a range of audiences
• Able to see the big picture yet distil complex issues into clear advice.

We Can Offer

• An environment where you will prosper as part of a whānau that is committed to the kaupapa of 'Whānau Taurikura - Thriving Whānau'
• An environment that is guided by its values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative
• A promise that we invest in our people - you will be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential
• A commitment towards your wellbeing, financial security and learning & development - we even provide in-house te reo Māori training and have our own Kapahaka group.

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.

 

The salary range for this role is $102,956 - $155,130 per annum.

 

Applications close Sunday 28 August 2022 at 11:55pm