Kaitātari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst (Te Pae Tawhiti) at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Tight Knit, Supportive Team Environment | Mentoring & Career Development
• Entry Level Policy Position | Innovation Focused Mahi | Varied & Meaningful Kaupapa
• Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington
• Full Time, Permanent opportunity

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 to account 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 along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles. 

Te Puni Kaupapa | Policy is looking for their next Kaitātari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst to join the collaborative Te Pae Tawhiti tīma. We are open receiving applications from a broad range of kaitono including those who.

• Are early-stage /mid-career (or perhaps a recent graduate) and are looking to get started in policy.
• Are returning to mahi after a career break.
• Come from the science and research sector.
• Have the passion for the work the team does and are committed to ongoing learning.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

Based in Pōneke, Wellington, our Policy Puni leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise issues, needs and opportunities impacting on Māori development and wellbeing. The Puni consists of 8 teams focusing on specific Policy areas.

Te Pae Tawhiti tīma leads the government's work with Māori here and abroad to enable mātauranga Māori and taonga to flourish in accordance with tikanga Māori.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, and as part of a team of policy professionals you will:

• Provide credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapu, whānau and Māori as it applies to cultural and intellectual property.
• Conduct analysis of policy issues to understand the implications and identify potential solutions.
• Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kōkiri and with organisations including Manatū Aorere (MFAT) & Hīkina Whakatutuki (MBIE) amongst others.
• Contribute to robust team discussion, presenting your ideas and sharing knowledge.

The likely appointment range is $76,022 to $84,468 per annum based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $76,022 to $101,062 with a mid-point of $84,468

Mōu | About you

We are looking for candidates who have a love of kōrero and wananga and who want to build a career in policy and who have: 

• Some knowledge of government processes and the environment we work in.
• A curious, inquisitive mind. Includes a commitment to learning, asking questions and enjoying research and analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are comfortable in an ao Māori environment and are comfortable in situations where tikanga is observed. Some knowledge of te reo Māori, or as a minimum have a willingness to learn is ideal.
• Confidence to engage and kōrero with others and to work in a whanaungatanga/relationship driven way.  

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused 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 kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo Māori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance  
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

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 encourage you to apply today or get in touch with 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.

Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

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 27 Paengawhāwhā ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11.55pm.