Pou Whirinaki Pakihi | Business Manager, Governance

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you an effective problem solver with experience supporting senior and executive leadership?
• If you are adaptable, calm under pressure, and able use influence through establishing strong relationships then this varied, dynamic role could be for you.
• Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

We have an exciting opportunity to provide experienced, practical support in the Office of the Deputy Secretary Governance!

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

The Business Manager position is the source of business administration and management expertise for Governance Puni.

They are responsible for ensuring the Office of the Deputy Secretary runs smoothly. This requires regularly scanning the environment to ensure ongoing management of business-as-usual tasks, as well as reacting to priority matters as they arise.

The Business Manager provides high calibre, intelligent support to work programmes and personnel in the Puni. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary Governance, this role has core areas of focus including: 

• Co-ordinating information and issues on behalf of the Deputy Secretary Governance.
• Providing practical management of strategic planning, budgetary and financial management processes (working with the strategy and finance teams).
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Puni and Deputy Secretary, including drafting and reviewing memoranda, correspondence, travel, and some calendar and diary management.
• Providing future-focused advice on governance and management issues in the Puni - including identifying, developing, and implementing changes as needed.
• Working collaboratively and flexibly as the work arises.

This role may also provide executive support to the Secretary for Māori Development as needed (for example, in the absence of the Executive Officer). This element of the role requires planning ahead and anticipating the needs of the Secretary to ensure they are able to carry out their role with ease.

The salary band for this role is $104,056 - $138,741 with a mid-point of $115,617. The likely appointment range is $104,056 - $115,617 based on skills and experience.

Ko wai koe | About you

• Adaptable and able to pivot quickly to address emerging issues.
• Able to manage both reactive and proactive work with the ability to prioritise appropriately.
• Proven experience managing complex and multiple relationships to take full advantage of the perspectives and expertise of stakeholders.
• Excellent comprehension and verbal communications skills.
• A high level of commitment to detail, quality, thoroughness and delivery.
• Strong understanding of te ao Māori and a degree of fluency in te reo Māori.
• Experience in working with iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori organisations and Māori communities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex and politically sensitive environment.
• Understanding of the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the work being undertaken.
• Any experience in project management is highly desirable.

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, 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 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. Please be assured that applying in te reo Māori will not slow down or affect your application.

Please submit your application online. Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any questions.

  
Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 13 Paengawhāwhā ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 13^th April 2025 at 11.55pm.