Pou Whirinaki Pakihi | Business Manager, Regions (Fixed Term)

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Pou Whirinaki Pakihi | Business Manager, Regions (Fixed Term) Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Regions the Business Manager position is the source of business administration and management expertise for the Regions puni providing high calibre, intelligent support to work programmes and personnel in the puni. This is a fixed term opportunity until the end of March 2027. The Business Manager will: Provide future-focused business planning and advice to the Regions puni Provide oversight across puni work programmes and budgets and support the Deputy Secretary and the puni leadership team Provide practical management and delivery of business processes in the Puni Manage, lead, and/or contribute to enterprise work programmes Lead and provide expertise to the delivery of business support functions across the puni Manage the effective coordination and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing official correspondence for the Puni The likely appointment range is $105,100 - $116,777 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 have: Demonstrated experience providing high calibre support to executive leaders including advising on issues, risk and concerns as they arise Experience in business planning, including management of budget and reporting processes The ability to work autonomously and lead the development and implementation of processes and initiatives to ensure the Office of the Deputy Secretary operates efficiently Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 aboutOur 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