Aporei | Principal Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Strategy (Fixed Term)

Aporei | Principal Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Strategy (Fixed Term) Our Office of the Deputy Secretary, Strategy tīma is looking for an Aporei | Principal Advisor. The Principal Advisor supports the Deputy Secretary, Strategy as well as the Chief Advisor, Strategy to provide strategic oversight of the Strategy Puni's work programme and key initiatives. This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity until end of June 2027. Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity As Principal Advisor, Strategy, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across the Puni, ensuring work programmes and initiatives are aligned, integrated and focused on achieving outcomes. You will deliver high-quality advice and insight to senior leaders, identify risks and opportunities, and help maintain a whole-of-Puni perspective. The role also provides leadership and mentorship to others and, when required, represents the Deputy Secretary to build strong relationships and support strategic outcomes across the system. The likely appointment range is$124,242 – $138,046 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. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience operating at a Principal Advisor level, with the ability to quickly get up to speed and add value from day one. Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to quickly understand complex issues, organisational priorities and the broader narrative. Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality advice, briefings and decision-ready material. The agility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities and provide surge capacity where needed. A proactive, hands‑on approach, with a willingness to step in and support critical pieces of work. The ability to build trust, credibility and effective working relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, with a reputation for being reliable, responsive and delivering to a high standard. Experience in policy, public sector strategy, or a related advisory environment. 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 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. Find out more about Our Story 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:*******@tpk.govt.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr