Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Regions

Senior Advisor – Kaitohu Matua Office of the Deputy Secretary, Regions – Full‑time fixed term until September 2027. This role reports to the Business Manager, Regions. Responsibilities Provide high‑quality advice, coordination, and assurance across a broad range of responsibilities. Focus on regional intelligence, accountability and performance reporting, and ministerial and official correspondence. Act as a key liaison between the National Office and regional teams, coordinating business planning and reporting, and strengthening connections with Policy and Strategy to ensure regional insights and strategic data flow effectively across Te Puni Kōkiri. Build and maintain strong networks across Te Puni Kōkiri and with external partners, mentor Advisors and support junior staff, and contribute leadership to projects while working collaboratively and flexibly as priorities shift. Qualifications Excellent written communication skills Experience providing high‑quality strategic advice, analysis, and coordination on priority issues Understand the Te Puni Kōkiri Strategic Vision and what success looks like Strong relationship management skills Salary The likely appointment range is $105,100 – $116,777 based on skills and experience, pro‑rated for the fixed term. Benefits & Culture Te Puni Kōkiri offers a diverse and rewarding working environment with flexible working options and training and development opportunities, including in te reo Māori. The organisation is guided by its values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini, and ture tangata. Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to the vision of ‘Thriving Whānau – whānau thrive, communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa.’ Diversity Statement We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Your unique perspectives, skills and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well‑being. #J-18808-Ljbffr