The wellbeing of whānau, hapū and iwi is central to the future wellbeing of Aotearoa (New Zealand). The very broad role of Te Puni Kōkiri, our access to information and ability to make connections, make us ideally placed to spark innovation.

We work to bring innovation in carrying out our key roles of leading work towards policy and legislative changes as well as innovative approaches that will deliver improved outcomes for Māori. 

We influence the work of others by working in partnership, and bring Māori voices to decision makers and we invest with Māori to pursue opportunities, including through funding and partnerships.  To achieve this we engage with whānau, hapū and iwi, and partner with other public sector agencies.

Investing in Whānau Futures, Whānau Ora is an innovative, world-leading whānau-centred approach to empowering whānau into the future.

We now have a vacancy for a Senior Advisor within the team, as the Senior Advisor you will be contributing to the delivery of outcomes by building strong relationships within the ministry. You will work collaboratively to deliver investments and implementing investment strategy. As part of your role you will be responsible for collating potential investments, defining technical requirements and monitoring contract compliance.

As part of your existing experience you will be able to identify results through sound business case reporting on programme investments. You will be familiar with programme coordination, stakeholder engagement planning, reviewing funding proposals, ministerial servicing and any Board/Advisory Group secretariat services required. You will be a team player and take satisfaction in supporting your colleagues on projects and engagements as occasion arises.

To be successful in this role, you will most likely have:

• Strong critical reasoning and excellent communication skills
• Understanding the government and the public service
• Has public sector contract experience and understanding of the business sector
• Strong relationships management and values diverse experience
• Champion effective use of planning and project management disciplines to support your work

How to Apply 
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your CV and Covering Letter to Find Recruitment, who are assisting us with this recruitment process.

For questions regarding the role contact Tara Frazier via email at tara.frazier@findrecruitment.co.nz or call 027 241 1639.
 
Applications close Sunday 25 August 2019 at 11:59PM.