Senior Advisor, Māori-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 Senior Advisor, Māori-Crown Relations this includes: 

• Support the development of the Ministry’s strategic direction, frameworks and work programme for Māori-Crown relations, and support and advise on the implementation of these across the Ministry 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic, consolidated system-wide approach to Māori-Crown relationships, with a focus on streamlining the landscape at a system level 
• Share your te ao Māori knowledge and expertise across key programmes where needed, providing cultural guidance to others that is credible and best practice 
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting around Māori-Crown strategies, frameworks and approaches, to track progress and support the organisation to be a good Treaty partner 
• Provide high quality advice and analysis around the Māori-Crown relationship and the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi for the Ministry 
• Provide quality advice and support to enable people across the Ministry to understand and uphold Treaty commitments and to engage meaningfully with key iwi Māori on housing system matters; including in the development and implementation of policy and programmes to improve housing outcomes for Māori 
• Build relationships and work in partnership with iwi Māori, key Māori organisations, other agencies and other external partners as needed 
• Contribute to and support work to uphold and maintain an organisational culture that reflects Matauranga Māori and tikanga. 

The salary range for this role is $105,780 – $129,286 +3% Kiwisaver contribution. 

This is a fixed term role for 12 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, 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: 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Depth of knowledge and experience providing quality advice around Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Public Service Act 2020 and other legislation relevant to the Māori Crown relationship   
• Proficiency in te reo Māori with a grounded understanding of tikanga, and confidence in te ao Māori  
• Experience contributing to the development and implementation of strategic direction, frameworks and work programmes relating to the Māori-Crown relations  
• Proven knowledge and experience in supporting work to work in partnership with iwi Māori and other key stakeholders across the public and private sector to achieve outcomes  
• Ability to contribute to the development of papers and documentation and to monitor and report on progress  
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written; with a proven ability to write to a high standard (clear, accurate, concise, appropriate to audience)  
• Ability to quickly build rapport and credibility with stakeholders and maintain good relationships. 

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 2025 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