Principal Advisor, Official Correspondence

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Be part of shaping our nation's history

This is an exciting time for Te Arawhiti – the Office for Māori Crown Relations. We're about to enter a new phase for the organisation, taking on a new name, with a strengthened focus on completing historical Treaty settlements and supporting Takutai Moana determinations.

Following Government's decisions last year to transfer the Māori Crown Relations portfolio to Te Puni Kōkiri, we've redesigned Te Arawhiti so it's ready to take on new challenges, while maintaining much of the unique mahi that makes the culture of our organisation so special. It's a great time to join us as we renew and recommit to our kaupapa.

We have a number of opportunities for people who are passionate about the kaupapa, enjoy learning, and achieving tangible outcomes. The work is varied and challenging. With a focus on honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognising Māori rights and interests, you'll work with people who share the same values.

At Te Arawhiti you'll be exposed daily to tikanga Māori, supported and encouraged to develop skills and an understanding of te ao Māori, and experience the personal connections and privilege of resolving historical Treaty claims and supporting the recognition of customary Takutai Moana rights.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The role of Principal Advisor, Official Correspondence reports directly to the Manager, Office of the Chief Executive. The Principal Advisor will:

• Ensure the timely, accurate and effective management of ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions and official information with high-quality responses that comply with relevant legislation and guidelines, drawing on support and expertise as required from the Ministry of Justice.
• Manage and oversee the official correspondence function within Te Arawhiti to ensure that work outputs are sound, consistent and robust to continue to comply within Ministry of Justice policy and relevant legislation.
• Liaise with the Te Arawhiti Office of the Chief Executive to ensure quality and consistency of correspondence and effective communication.
• Liaise with the Official Correspondence team of Ministry of Justice to ensure they provide sufficient support and meet work deadlines when required.

This role is for a fixed term until 28 October 2025 to work within the Te Arawhiti team as we renegotiate our shared services agreement with the Ministry of Justice and agree the level of support and capability provided inhouse for this function within the agreement.

Mō mātou/About us

Te Arawhiti is a departmental agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. Our mahi sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work to restore the Crown's relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.

Joining Te Arawhiti and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

Te Arawhiti has an employee value proposition, this is defined as a statement of values, rewards, recognition, support and culture you can expect when joining Te Arawhiti. You'll see this attached to the advert above;

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $110,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 23 February 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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