Group Manager, Māori Crown Relations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent | Wellington based | 4.8 weeks annual leave
• Senior leadership role
• Salary midpoint of $221,544 actual salary dependent on your experience

 Ko ake mahi - What you'll do

Lead our Ministry's engagement with Waitangi Tribunal inquiries, Iwi, and Māori sector stakeholders. This role also provides critical support to the Hauora Māori Committee and ensures Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and Māori health equity are embedded across the health sector.

• Lead strategic direction and planning for Māori Crown Relations, including managing Waitangi Tribunal inquiries and supporting the Hauora Māori Committee.
• Provide senior leadership and influence the Ministry's response to Māori Crown engagements, working directly with Iwi and Māori health stakeholders.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the health sector, government, Iwi, Te Arawhiti, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and guide the team to deliver high-quality advice and achieve results through well-planned, strategic approaches.
• Champion the Ministry's values and ensure Māori health equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations are prioritized and integrated.

 Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

 You are a proven leader with a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and the complexities of engaging with Māori sector stakeholders. Your ability to build relationships, provide strategic direction, and lead high-performing teams will be key to succeeding in this role.

• Knowledge and experience in government in a leadership and influential role in relation to policy, Māori-Crown relations and Te Tiriti o Waitangi claims and issues
• Advanced knowledge of the machinery of Government, risk management, commissioning services, managing at the political interface
• Demonstrated experience in the health and iiwi/Māori sectors
• Significant experience in a senior level position with a wide span of control and leading leaders
• Extensive experience in Māori development and significant iwi/Māori relationships and networks

Ko wai mātou - About us

At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.

The Group Manager Māori Crown Relations leads the Ministry's response to all relevant Waitangi Tribunal inquiries as well as other Māori Crown engagements with the Māori sector stakeholders and partners including Iwi. This is a critical role which sits on the Senior Leadership team within the Māori Health directorate.

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring

Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.  For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

Applications close on Sunday 23 February. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.

We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.