Kaitātari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst (Te Reo Māori)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kaitātari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst (Te Reo Māori)
Te Puni Kaupapa | Policy
Te Puni Kōkiri | The Ministry of Māori Development

Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

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 Reo Maori team supports the revitalisation and advancement of te reo Māori and implementation of Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora, including supporting the key relationships that underpin this. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analyst to join this small, dynamic, professional team.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

Providing a high standard of advice to the Policy Manager, Te Reo Māori, other key stakeholders within Te Puni Kōkiri and across the wider public sector. You will help to shape and influence policy and will

• Provide credible, evidence-based advice anchored in the context of iwi, hapu, whānau and Māori as it applies to the aims of the Te Reo Māori Policy team. This includes providing advice on policies relating to Māori language and Māori media
• Conduct thorough and detailed analysis of complex policy issues to understand their implications and identify potential solutions
• Work collaboratively with peers at Te Puni Kōkiri and with organisations including Te Mātāwai, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, Te Māngai Pāho, and Whakaata Māori.
• Apply and advise on te ao Māori and Te Tiriti based frameworks as they relate to policy
• Contribute towards the goals set out in Maihi Karauna - the Crown's Strategy for Māori Language Revitalisation
• Contribute to robust team discussion, and promote a culture of continuous feedback.

The appointment range for this role is between $68,406 and $84,793 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.

Mōu | About you

An aspiring policy professional, you will have previous experience in a government policy shop and/or an understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi frameworks as they apply to policy. You may be familiar with legislation including Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 (Māori Language Act 2016). You will have:

• The mix of knowledge, skills, practices, and behaviours required by a modern policy practitioner to be able to deliver quality policy advice with the desire to continually learn and grow your policy skillset
• An understanding of, and ability to prioritise the flow of information, with the conceptual and analytical skills to provide solutions to ambiguous or complex problems
• Some knowledge of the legal frameworks in Aotearoa, including legislation as it relates to Māori language and Māori media and broadcasting
• Have highly developed communication skills, including written. Ideally you will have competency in te reo Māori, or as a minimum have a willingness to learn
• Are comfortable in an ao Māori environment and are comfortable in situations where tikanga is observed
• Confidence to engage with and build strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative. 

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:

• Optical allowance
• Hauora allowance
• Te Reo Māori proficiency allowance
• Provide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, supports and works in partnership with the Government to design and deliver policies, as well as innovative targeted investment initiatives that have a significant and positive impact on Māori. 

Our commitment to 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau' enables whānau, hapū and iwi to succeed underpins everything that we do.

Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success 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 our best future.

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 make your application today or get in touch with our Recruitment Partner to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals. We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English or both, and assure that it will not slow down or affect your application. We are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made as soon as we identify our ideal candidate. 

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 20 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 20 October at 11.55pm.