Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor (Te Tai Tokerau) Whangarei

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Kaitohu Matua| Senior Advisor
Te Puni Rohe | Regions
Te Puni Kōkiri | The Ministry of Māori Development
Location: Te Tai Tokerau | Whangarei
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Advisor to lead work with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities within their region.

• Have experience working with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities.
• Have a high level of understanding of the Machinery of Government, public service and public sector processes.
• Understand the rationale and mechanisms of government intervention i.e. reasons for government intervention, the available intervention mechanisms and alternatives to government interventions.
• Commercial experience with keen analytical skills and the ability to identify and support possible growth opportunities.
• Ability to identify, build and actively manage significant relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Are comfortable working in a te ao Māori environment and are comfortable in a kaupapa Māori environment.
• Have a broad understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty from both Māori and Crown perspectives.
• A level of competency in te reo Māori, or a willingness to learn.
• Clean full drivers licence