Aporei | Principal Advisor, Governance at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Apōrei, Te Tapatahi | Principal Adviser, Governance

Te Puni Tapatahi | Governance
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

Location: Te Tari Matua |National Office, Wellington

Te Puni Kōkiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development. We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high-quality policy advice and holding other agencies accountable for delivering public services to, for, and with Māori.  This includes our mandate to promote Māori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development and performing our monitoring and mentoring roles. 

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

Are you a dynamic Principal Governance Advisor passionate about helping whānau thrive? Are you looking to broaden your leadership horizons and deliver value-added governance practices at Te Puni Kōkiri?

In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of our governance practices at Te Puni Kōkiri, leading our internal governance work programmes and delivering efficient and effective governance services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Spearheading the development and execution of our governance work programmes, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with our Ministry's overarching priorities and objectives and delivers value to our Minister.
• Providing expert governance advice and secretariat support, significantly influencing internal decision-making and boosting operational effectiveness.
• Serving as a key leadership team member, collaborating effectively with other Principal Advisors to enhance governance and ministerial services.
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation in governance practices, promoting and implementing best practices throughout Te Puni Kōkiri.
• Leading team capability development, coaching and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality governance and value-adding services.

Ko wai koe | About You

You are an energetic, self-motivated Principal Adviser and governance practitioner, known for your agile approach and exemplary customer service in the public sector.

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives and projects in governance sets you apart. Your leadership goes beyond tasks/projects before you; you inspire and uplift your teams to achieve excellence.
• Governance Expertise: With a legal background or relevant tertiary qualifications in law, corporate governance, or public sector administration, you provide expert advice and top-notch secretariat support. You skilfully shape significant decisions and navigate complex governance landscapes.
• Strong Collaborator: Recognised for your ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships, you ensure that governance practices are seamlessly integrated and supported across the organisation.
• Innovative Thinker: Constantly seeking ways to enhance processes, you introduce innovative solutions that improve governance practices. Your keen eye for identifying areas for improvement and your proactive initiative in implementing changes are invaluable.
• Skilled Developer of Talent: Your passion for mentoring and developing others is well-known. You enhance the capabilities of your team and cultivate a robust governance culture that can endure into the future.

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 creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata. 

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 is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. This underpins everything we do.   

Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success. They do this 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 a future where all whānau can thrive.  

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! 

Ka akiākina koe kia tukuna mai tō tononga i tēnei rangi tonu, kia whakapāngia rānei tētahi Ringa Taritari e kōrero ai mō ngā painga o tēnei whai wāhitanga, me tōna hāngai ki ō whāinga ā-umanga. Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei, ka mutu, e kore tō kōwhiringa reo e whai pānga kino ki tō tononga ahakoa te aha. Ka tirohia ai e mātou ngā tononga katoa, ka mutu, kite ana mātou i te tangata tika rawa atu, ka whakatūngia ko ia. 

We will be screening applications as we receive them. We encourage you to apply today or contact one of our recruitment partners to discuss how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals. We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both. Please be assured that applying in te reo Māori will not slow down or affect your application. We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate.  

Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai. 

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 23 Poutūterangi ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 23^rd March 2025 at 11.55pm.