Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Public Sector Monitoring at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. To do this effectively we must position ourselves to elevate our monitoring and mentoring responsibilities and emphasise our role in holding other agencies to account for delivery of public services to, for and with Māori.

Our Public Service Monitoring tīma is looking for a Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Public Sector Monitoring. This role is permanent, full-time and reports to the Manager, Public Sector Monitoring.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

As an Advisor in the Public Sector Monitoring team, you will provide robust, high-quality analysis and strategic advice that drives outcomes aligned with Thriving Whānau. In addition, you will lead the coordination of key deliverables, ensuring timelines are met and stakeholders remain focused and on task.

In this role, you’ll contribute to monitoring and reporting activities that help ensure public services deliver outcomes for Māori . You’ll assist with producing accurate analysis, supporting team initiatives, and maintaining quality standards. Collaboration is key as you’ll work with kaimahi across Te Puni Kōkiri and other agencies, helping prepare advice for senior leaders and engaging with stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to develop your policy advice skills and gain experience in a dynamic, inter-agency environment.

The likely appointment range is $76,213 - $84,680 based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $76,213 - $101,616 with a mid-point of $84,680.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

We are also recruiting for 3 x Principal Advisors and 3x Senior Advisors to join the Public Sector Monitoring teams. Take a look at our careers website for these job listings.

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Project coordination experience
• The ability to take initiative in managing discrete monitoring projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to analyse diverse data sources and translate findings into meaningful performance insights
• An understanding of the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the work being undertaken
• An understanding of the machinery of Government
• A level of competency in te reo Māori, or a willingness to learn

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.

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.

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.

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: vacancy@tpk.govt.nz

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rāmere 30 Kohitātea 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Friday 30 January 2026 at 11.55pm.