Manager, Organisational Performance

Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare allowances

Optical allowance

Hauora/wellbeing

Te reo Māori proficiency

Medical insurance discounts

Flexible working options

In house te reo Māori training

Kaimahi development and study support

Enhanced parental leave provisions

Job summary

Te Puni Kōkiri is seeking a Kaiārahi, Ahunga Umanga (Manager, Organisational Performance) to lead the organisation's performance framework, reporting, and accountability for Māori across government, shaping strategy and translating it into measurable outcomes from the National Office in Wellington.

You will lead a specialist team, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive performance improvements, Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding, and a focus on outcomes that benefit Māori, whānau, hapū and

Qualifications

• You are an experienced people leader with a strong background in organisational performance, planning, reporting and accountability within complex public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead business planning, performance reporting, evaluation and accountability functions for Te Puni Kōkiri.
• Provide strategic reporting advice and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Lead a specialist team and shape performance frameworks across government to improve Māori outcomes.

Job description

Kaiārahi, Ahunga Umanga | Manager, Organisational Performance

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, Wellington

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

This 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.

Mōu | About you

You 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 return

Te 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 proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo Māori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

We 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 Story

We 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.

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone.

Applications close on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11.55pm.