Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Hamilton

Our Hamilton tīma is looking for a Kaitohutohu | Advisor. This is a full time, permanent opportunity. Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity 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. Advisors in our tīma support whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities to develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen long‑term social and economic outcomes for Māori. Guided by your Team Leader and Senior Advisors, you’ll help advance Te Puni Kōkiri’s strategy and work with agencies and providers to monitor and enhance the services they deliver. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, relationship-based work and wants to make a tangible difference in the community. The likely appointment range is $76,785 - $85,316 based on skills and experience. For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below. 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 in both of these roles. 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 Flexible working options Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance Enhanced parental leave provisions Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong. 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. We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr