Advisor, Whanganui

Our Te Tai Hau uru tima is looking for a Kaitohutohu | Advisor. This role is full time and fixed term until mid-December 2026.

The Regions Puni is responsible for implementing Te Puni Kokiris regional strategy and building strong relationships with hapori M ori. Through community engagement, insight gathering and policy advice, it supports initiatives that build capability and drive intergenerational transformation.

Te whai w hitanga | The opportunity

Based in Whanganui, this role offers the chance to join a collaborative and supportive team. Youll be involved in a number of interesting and high-impact workstreams, with much of our mahi in Te Tai Hau uru focused on working closely with Post Settlement Governance Entities (PSGEs), particularly across Rangitikei, Manawatu and Horowhenua. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, relationship based work and wants to make a tangible difference across the rohe.

The Advisor supports work with wh nau, hapu, iwi, M ori organisations and communities to deliver initiatives that strengthen long-term social and economic outcomes for M ori. Youll support and maintain strong relationships with PSGEs and Maori entities across Rangitikei, Manawatu and Horowhenua and act as a key conduit between Te Puni Kokiri, M ori communities and partners, ensuring information flows effectively in both directions. Youll also support Senior Advisors contributing to a range of regional workstreams.

The likely appointment range is $76,213 - $84,680, based on skills and experience. This will be pro-rated for the fixed term.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mou | About you

You will possess strong writing skills and the ability to tailor your writing for different audiences. You will be a critical thinker with the ability to identify and articulate the real issues and why they exist. You will support the development and implementation of initiatives that aim to improve long-term economic and social outcomes for M ori, based on these identified issues.

You will also have:

• A willingness to build strong relationships with M ori communities, iwi, hapu, wh nau and other government agencies
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Understanding of te reo me ona tikanga
• Public sector experience
• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the importance of the Treaty/Tiriti from both M ori and Crown perspectives

A clean full driver license is essential for this role.

T u e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kokiri 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 wh nau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their wh nau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo M ori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo M ori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of M ori Development

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Wh nau' - when wh nau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kokiri leads policy advice to the Government on M ori development, and Iwi and M ori 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 M ori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where wh nau 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 M ori aspirations and well-being.

Tono mai | Apply Now!

Ka aukati ng tono hei te R tapu 21 Pipiri 2026 te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Tukuna mai tau tono -ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

Nau mai r ko ng tononga i te reo M ori, te reo P keh , te reorua r nei | We welcome applications in te reo M ori, English, or both.

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