Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Hamilton (Fixed Term)

Our Hamilton tima is looking for a Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor. This is a full time, fixed term opportunity through until April 2027.Te whai w hitanga | The opportunityThis 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 tima, youll contribute to a range of high-impact workstreams across the WaikatoWaiariki rohe. Much of our mahi focuses on working closely with PostSettlement Governance Entities (PSGEs), contributing to accords, and supporting M ori economic development and growth.The Senior Advisor leads work with wh nau, hapu, iwi, M ori organisations and communities to deliver initiatives that strengthen longterm social and economic outcomes for M ori. Youll lead and maintain strong relationships with PSGEs and other M ori entities, and act as a key conduit between Te Puni Kokiri, M ori communities and partners, ensuring information flows effectively in both directions.Youll analyse local insights on M ori views, aspirations and experiences to inform policy thinking, and lead the provision of highquality advice to the Ministers Office, including overseeing fasttrack file notes. Youll also provide mentoring and coaching to Advisors across the region.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.For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.Mou | About youTo be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:Strong writing skillsEstablished stakeholder management skillsAn understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty/Tiriti from both M ori and Crown perspectivesAn understanding of the machinery of Government, public service and public sector processes that ensure the impartiality of Public ServantsExperience working in a Kaupapa M ori environmentA full, clean driver licenseExperience working in an iwi organisation, M ori organisation or in local Government would be advantageous in both of these roles.T u e whai ai | What you will get in returnTe Puni Kokiri 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 wh nau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their wh nau to thrive, including:A range of allowances including childcare, optical and te reo M ori proficiencyMedical insurance discountsFlexible working optionsIn house te reo M ori trainingKaimahi development and career optionsTe Puni Kokiri | Ministry of M ori DevelopmentWe are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Wh nau' - when wh nau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kokiri leads policy advice to the Government on M ori development, and Iwi and M ori 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 M ori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where wh nau can all stand, thrive and belong.Find out more about Our StoryWe 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 M ori aspirations and well-being.Tono mai | Apply Now!Ka aukati ng tono hei te R tapu 19 Hongongoi 2026 te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11.55pm.Tukuna mai tau tono -ipurangi | Please submit your application online.Nau mai r ko ng tononga i te reo M ori, te reo P keh , te reorua r nei | We welcome applications in te reo M ori, English, or both.Imeratia [email protected] me he p tai u | Email [email protected] with any p tai.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