Manager, Organisational Performance

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare allowance

Medical insurance discounts

Flexible working

Te reo Māori training

Career development

Job summary

Te Puni Kōkiri seeks a Manager, Organisational Performance to lead planning, performance reporting and accountability functions, translating strategy into action and driving cross-government collaboration for improved outcomes for Māori. You will lead a specialist team, work with senior leaders and stakeholders, and help demonstrate impact across the public sector.

The role offers a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape organisational performance, with a focus on strategic insight, data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience leading organisational performance, planning, reporting and accountability within complex public sector environments.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and provide high-quality advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Lead business planning, performance reporting, evaluation and accountability functions.
• Drive performance frameworks and strategic reporting advice.
• Translate strategy into measurable outcomes and demonstrate impact for Māori and whānau.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Performance reporting

Public sector experience

Job description

Lead organisational performance at Te Puni Kōkiri, influencing strategy, accountability, and outcomes for Māori across government.Shape strategic direction for internal performance reporting and support better outcomes for Māori nationwide.Te Te Tari Matua, Pōneke, National Office, WellingtonJoin Te Puni Kōkiri as our Kaiārahi, Ahunga Umanga | Manager, Organisational Performance and play a key leadership role in shaping the Ministry's strategic direction and organisational performance. Leading planning, performance, reporting and accountability functions, you'll work closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into action, monitor progress and demonstrate impact for whānau, hapū and iwi. As part of Te Puni Rautaki | Strategy, you'll help drive informed decision-making, strengthen accountability, and support better public sector outcomes for Māori through strategic insight, data-driven advice and cross-government collaboration.Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunityThis is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape organisational performance across Te Puni Kōkiri. As Manager, Organisational Performance, you'll lead business planning, performance reporting, evaluation and accountability functions, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. Leading a specialist team, you'll drive performance frameworks, provide strategic reporting advice, and help demonstrate the Ministry's impact for Māori, whānau, hapū and iwi while strengthening its influence across the public sector.The likely appointment range is $153, 574 – $191, 967, based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $153, 574 - $230, 360 with a mid-point of $191, 967.For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.Mōu | About youYou are an experienced people leader with a strong background in organisational performance, planning, reporting and accountability within complex public sector environments. You bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead change and deliver high-quality advice. With experience translating strategy into action, navigating government processes and leading teams through transformation, you build strong relationships, drive outcomes and foster high performance. You'll also have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, confidence working in an ao Māori environment, and a genuine commitment to advancing outcomes for Māori.Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in returnTe 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, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiencyMedical insurance discountsFlexible working optionsIn house te reo Māori trainingKaimahi development and career options, including study assistanceEnhanced parental leave provisionsTe Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori DevelopmentWe 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 about Our StoryWe 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.Tono mai | Apply Now!Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rāpare, 22 Oketopa 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11.55pm.Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both.Īmēratia [e-mail] me he pātai āu | Email [e-mail] with any pātai.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: [e-mail]