Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Hamilton (Fixed Term)

Our Hamilton tīma is looking for a Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor . This is a full time, fixed term opportunity through until April 2027. Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, relationship‑based work and wants to make a tangible difference in the community. As part of this tīma, you’ll contribute to a range of high‑impact workstreams across the Waikato‑Waiariki rohe. Much of our mahi focuses on working closely with Post‑Settlement Governance Entities (PSGEs), contributing to accords, and supporting Māori economic development and growth. The Senior Advisor leads work with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities to deliver initiatives that strengthen long‑term social and economic outcomes for Māori. You’ll lead and maintain strong relationships with PSGEs and other Māori entities, and act as a key conduit between Te Puni Kōkiri, Māori communities and partners, ensuring information flows effectively in both directions. You’ll analyse local insights on Māori views, aspirations and experiences to inform policy thinking, and lead the provision of high‑quality advice to the Minister’s Office, including overseeing fast‑track file notes. You’ll also provide mentoring and coaching to Advisors across the region. Compensation The likely appointment range is $105,100 - $116,777 based on skills and experience. This will be pro‑rated for the period of the fixed term. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Established stakeholder management skills An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty/Tiriti from both Māori and Crown perspectives An understanding of the machinery of Government, public service and public sector processes that ensure the impartiality of Public Servants Experience working in a Kaupapa Māori environment Experience working in an iwi organisation, Māori organisation or in local Government 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 and te reo Māori proficiency Flexible working options Kaimahi development and career options #J-18808-Ljbffr