Advisor

Advisor Outcomes for Māori

• Fixed Term or Secondment until September 2027Te Haeata/The Opportunity. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Outcomes for Māori team within Te Tirohanga Māori, on secondment or fixed term until September 2027. We are looking for an amazing Advisor to join Te Tirohanga Māori within Ātea a Rangi
• Strategy.This is an opportunity to contribute to work that improves outcomes for Māori across the justice system. Working alongside a passionate and committed team, you'll help bring Māori perspectives, insights and aspirations into strategic thinking, advice and initiatives that support positive change.As an Advisor Outcomes for Māori, you'll support the development of evidence-based advice, analysis and initiatives that strengthen understanding of the drivers of inequity and inform approaches that better meet the needs of Māori and other priority populations.You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the Ministry, iwi, Māori organisations, sector partners and communities to gather insights, support programme delivery and contribute to advice that helps shape decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine analytical thinking, relationship management and an understanding of te ao Māori to support meaningful and lasting change.If you are passionate about improving outcomes for Māori and want to contribute to work that has an impact at a system level, we would love to hear from you. Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience. We are keen to hear from people who have:passion for improving outcomes for Māori and an interest in, or understanding of, te ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori-Crown relationships;experience developing advice, analysis or insights to support decision-making;strong relationship building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of people and communities;clear communication skills, with the ability to turn information and ideas into practical advice; andcuriosity, initiative and a willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment.If this role interests you and you believe your passion, skills and experience align, we want to hear from you. Mō mātou/About us. At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand.We work to deliver a justice system that is accessible, fair and effective for all. Our people are united by our values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE), and we strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed and contribute their best.Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means becoming part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. Mō Te Tirohanga Māori/About Te Tirohanga Māori. Te Tirohanga Māori plays a key role in strengthening the Ministry's understanding of, and responsiveness to, Māori aspirations, perspectives and outcomes.Working across the organisation and with external partners, the team brings together strategy, insights, relationships and evidence to support the development of Māori-centred approaches that contribute to a more equitable and effective justice system.Through collaboration, innovation and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Tirohanga Māori helps shape work that delivers better outcomes for Māori and future generations. Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here. We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 4 weeks holiday leave flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks See our full range of benefits here. With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu ā-tau/Salary. The remuneration band for this role is $85,562 - $109,862. The appointing salary will be based on skills, experience and relativity within the team. Tono mai/Apply. If you're passionate about improving outcomes for Māori and want to contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference across the justice system, we'd love to hear from you.You can view the position description here (link) and apply online by submitting your CV and cover letter.Applications close on 16 November 2026.If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]