Senior Policy Advisor, Māori Affairs & Te Tiriti

Auckland Council Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits and discounts

Flexible and supportive work env

Development opportunities

Job summary

Auckland Council Group is seeking a Principal Advisor to support Houkura – Independent Māori Statutory Board in delivering its work programme and fulfilling its legislative purpose. You will advocate for and influence council policies, submissions, investments and projects relating to the Schedule of Issues of Significance to Māori.

You’ll monitor progress and provide briefings to Houkura members in council committees.

Qualifications

• Significant policy and report-writing experience in advisory roles.
• Experience engaging with Māori stakeholders and te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is preferred.
• Ability to work in a complex public-sector environment with diplomacy and neutrality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy, planning and technical advice across social, environmental, economic and cultural matters.
• Develop position papers and advocacy advice addressing Issues of Significance and drive priorities to implementation.
• Support Houkura members with committee briefings, research and advice for governance participation.
• Provide leadership on Te Tiriti responsibilities and meaningful engagement with mana whenua and Māori groups.
• Strengthen relationships across the Council Group and government while mentoring colleagues.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Strategic advisory

Education

Tertiary qualification in public policy or related

Job description

Auckland Council Group is seeking a Principal Advisor to support Houkura – Independent Māori Statutory Board in delivering its work programme and fulfilling its legislative purpose. You will advocate for and influence council policies, submissions, investments and projects relating to the Schedule of Issues of Significance to Māori.

You’ll monitor progress and provide briefings to Houkura members in council committees.