Senior Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua (Fixed-Term) at Statistics NZ, Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed-term or secondment opportunity for 12 months - Parental leave cover 
• Based in Wellington/Christchurch/Auckland 

About Us | Ko mātou  

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a central government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa New Zealand.  

We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of government, Māori and iwi organisations, businesses, non-government organisations, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come.  

We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.  

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe 

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and check out our benefits. We want working for us to work for you! 

Salary: $96,307 - $113,303 + superannuation 

Other benefits include: 

• Balance life and work commitments   
• Career development opportunities including coaching, training, study support, and secondments  
• Three additional annual leave days during the Christmas office closure  
• Modern, city-based offices supporting a range of working styles   

The role | Te tūnga  

As Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor - Te Ao Māori, you will play a key role in helping the organisation strengthen how we work with and for Māori.  You’ll help enhance the quality of information for and about Māori and support its meaningful use and understanding within Māori communities. 

Working closely with teams across the Statistical Delivery Branches, you’ll provide both strategic and operational advice to increase the value and accessibility of data through stronger Māori participation in surveys.  You’ll also coach, mentor and build the capability of advisors across the group to strengthen our Te Ao Māori practice and understanding. 

What We’re Looking For | Ko wai koe   

We’re looking for someone who brings credibility, care, and influence to their mahi. You will bring most of the following: 

• A working knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, and confidence engaging respectfully in Māori communities and settings   
• Established connections to iwi, hapū, whānau, and Māori organisations, with insight into Māori aspirations, challenges, and priorities  
• The mana and credibility to influence others and lead improved Māori responsiveness and Māori-focused outcomes   
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership, grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi  
• Experience supporting the development or implementation of programmes, frameworks, or models that enhance responsiveness to Māori  
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a commitment to growing others   
• An understanding of Māori data sovereignty principles, including alignment with the Data Iwi Leaders Group (DILG) and related frameworks   
• A genuine commitment to deepening your understanding of Te Ao Māori, including te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori, and supporting others to do the same.  

Te reo Māori   

Fluency in te reo Māori is not required (though it is valued). You will be expected to actively apply your knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in your work and continue developing your capability. Confidence engaging in Māori communities and settings is essential. 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou    

We value transferable skills and recognise that relevant experience may come from a range of contexts, including outside formal employment. 

You don’t need to be an expert in all areas already, but you do need to be committed to learning, equity, and Te Tiriti-based practice, and willing to grow alongside us. 

Tell us in your cover letter what attracts you to this role, the strengths and experience you would bring, and how you see yourself contributing to Māori-focused outcomes at Stats NZ. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono    

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirect to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.  

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. The job may close before the advertised closing date depending on application numbers.  

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.  

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz if you have any questions.   

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.   

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.