Principal Advisor, Maori Crown Relations

Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives. 

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa - New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme.

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

The Māori-Crown Relations team contributes to the strategic direction, frameworks and work programme to strengthen Māori-Crown relationships across the housing and urban development system, to deliver on Government priorities and achieve positive housing outcomes with and for iwi Māori. 

As Principal Advisor, Māori-Crown Relations you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Ministry’s strategic direction, frameworks and work programmes for Māori-Crown relations, and supporting and advising on the implementation of these across the Ministry.  

In the role you will:  
•    provide high quality strategic and system-level advice and analysis around the Māori-Crown relationship and the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi for the Ministry 
•    work in partnership with iwi Māori, key Māori organisations, other agencies, and external partners as needed to respond to housing system challenges and achieve long-term outcomes. 
•    share your te ao Māori knowledge and expertise across work programmes and provide advice to enable people across the Ministry to understand and uphold Treaty commitments and engage meaningfully with Māori. 
•    monitor and report on Māori-Crown strategies, frameworks and approaches, to track progress and lead the organisation to be a good Treaty partner.

The salary range for this role is $144,464 – $176,568 +3% Kiwisaver contribution. 

This is a fixed term role for 6 months, based in Wellington. 

Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About you 

To thrive in our busy, challenging and changing environment, you will be adaptable, flexible and resilient, and you will bring our values to life as we work together to deliver change for Government. 

You will be committed to strengthening the Māori-Crown relationship, and to growing your knowledge and use of te ao Māori, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and māori values and perspectives in your work, while supporting others to do the same. 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

•    Proven experience providing high quality insights and advice to executive or senior leaders that align to organisational priorities, ideally in the public service 
•    Proficiency in te reo Māori with a grounded understanding of tikanga, and confidence in te ao Māori 
•    In-depth understanding of the machinery of government.  
•    Depth of knowledge and expertise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi, the Public Service Act 2020 and other legislation that is relevant to the Māori Crown relationship  
•    Proven ability to work in partnership with iwi Māori, and to provide strategic advice around the MāoriCrown relationship that achieves long-term outcomes 
•    Sound business acumen, with experience contributing to the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans and processes, and driving change 
•    Proven experience leading and contributing to organisational initiatives, bringing the right people together to achieve the right outcomes, and leading, coaching and mentoring others in an inclusive way  
•    A proven ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, navigate issues and solve problems 
•    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; with a proven ability to write to a high standard (clear, accurate, concise, appropriate to audience). 

Mō mātou | About us

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of ‘the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) ‘he kurakāinga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - ‘a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāingaora, he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place ‘home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

Ngā painga | What we offer

•            Flexible working to give work/life balance 
•            Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
•            Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
•            Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
•            Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
•            We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
•            Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close on Sunday 23 November, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

For further inquiries please contact recruitment@hud.govt.nz