Our Hastings tēma is looking for a Kaitohutohu | Advisor. This role reports to the Manukura | Team Leader, Hastings and is a permanent and full-time opportunity.
Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity
This role offers a unique opportunity to support meaningful change by working in partnership with Māori communities, whānau, hapū, iwi, and other government agencies. A key aspect of this position will be strengthening relationships and delivering outcomes for Māori communities, ensuring local aspirations are translated into actionable policy and initiatives that improve long‑term social and economic outcomes for Māori.
The likely appointment range is $76,213 - $84,680 based on skills and experience.
You will possess strong writing skills and the ability to tailor your writing for different audiences. You will be a critical thinker with the ability to identify and articulate the real issues and why they exist. You will support the development and implementation of initiatives that aim to improve long‑term economic and social outcomes for Māori, based on these identified issues.
You will also bring:
- A willingness to build strong relationships with Māori communities, iwi, hapū, whānau and other government agencies
- Demonstrated technical writing skills
- Critical thinking & analysis – able to assess information, identify issues, and provide sound advice
- Organisation & time management – managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines
- Influence & negotiation – progressing conversations, aligning different parties, managing competing interests
- Attention to detail – ensuring accuracy
- Understanding of te reo me ōna tikanga
- An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and recognising the importance of the Treaty/Tiriti from both Māori and Crown perspectives
A clean full driver's licence would be advantageous.
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
- Flexible working options
- Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
We invite applications
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.
Accessibility and support
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
