Senior Advisor, Māori Development & Investment Insights

New Zealand Government; Porirua; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Puni Kōkiri in Porirua seeks a Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor to support Te Tai Hauāuru in boosting Māori development and regional investment outcomes. You will gather and interpret information from multiple sources, turning data into practical advice for decision-makers.

You will engage with iwi, whānau, and government partners, applying your analytical, advisory, and leadership skills to drive meaningful change while fostering whanaungatanga and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Builds trusted relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi and government agencies.
• Analytical thinking to identify trends and meaningful opportunities.
• Delivers investment analysis and insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Turn data and community insights into practical recommendations for investment decisions.
• Support brokerage opportunities and report investment outcomes across the rohe.
• Engage with iwi, whānau and stakeholders to understand local aspirations.
• Lead or contribute to projects and work programmes in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Trusted relationships

Analytical thinking

Investment analysis

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Project management

Government processes

Maori development understanding

Leadership potential

Curiosity & initiative

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Te Puni Kōkiri in Porirua seeks a Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor to support Te Tai Hauāuru in boosting Māori development and regional investment outcomes. You will gather and interpret information from multiple sources, turning data into practical advice for decision-makers.

You will engage with iwi, whānau, and government partners, applying your analytical, advisory, and leadership skills to drive meaningful change while fostering whanaungatanga and a collaborative team environment.