Are you a talented and dedicated Policy Analyst looking for a new and fresh opportunity?

Our Policy Partnerships Puni works at the forefront of policy development within Te Puni Kōkiri, and we are looking to build our existing talent base by recruiting capable and experienced analysts to join our Wellington National Office. 

We are looking for Policy Analysts who can bring:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• A Te Ao Māori perspective and the ability to work with and apply Māori frameworks to their policy work
• Strong written and communication skills
• The ability to work with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
• An understanding of the machinery of government and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ Treaty of Waitangi.

Our Policy Partnerships Puni

Te Puni Kōkiri is the Principal Policy Advisor to the Government on Māori wellbeing and development.  To do this, we exert leadership and influence on the public sector system to enable and support the Government to deliver positive wellbeing outcomes for Māori. 

The Policy Partnerships Puni:

• leads across the public sector to understand and prioritise Māori issues, needs and opportunities for impacting on wellbeing and development
• provides credible, evidence-based advice that is anchored in the cultural context of Māori
• designs, applies and advises on Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti-based frameworks for policy
• provides space for the voice of whānau Māori and their aspirations in policy proposals and solution design
• prototypes innovative solutions and develops policy and legislation that is effective for Māori.

About the role

As a Policy Analyst you will be responsible for providing high quality analysis and robust research and advice that impacts on Māori positively and contributes to Thriving Whānau.  You will produce and influence the development of innovative, cutting edge policy and you will work collaboratively with your colleagues within Te Puni Kōkiri and across government, as well as with Māori and key stakeholders. 

The Vacancies

We have Policy Analyst vacancies across the Wellbeing and Development Directorates, and successful candidates will be offered a role in a team that best reflects their knowledge, skills and experience. 

About You

We are looking for talented people with experience in, or exposure to, working in a policy or related role.  You could come from a range of policy backgrounds but what is most important is that you are comfortable coming up to speed quickly with new issues and leading your own work.

You need to be:

• Set apart from the others because of your understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori, and your desire to make a positive tangible difference to Māori
• Experienced at influencing a range of audiences and working collaboratively with others to develop solutions
• A critical thinker with analytical rigour who can see things from a range of perspectives
• An excellent communicator with strong writing skills who can use different mediums to engage a range of audiences
• Able to see the big picture yet distil complex issues into clear advice.

We Can Offer

• An environment where you will prosper as part of a team that is committed to the kaupapa of Thriving Whānau
• An environment that is guided by its values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative
• A promise that we invest in our people - you will be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential
• An environment that values the wellbeing of staff, including policies that support your health and wellbeing, and opportunities to participate in Te Reo Māori training and Kapa Haka.