Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Public Sector Monitoring

Our Public Service Monitoring tīma is looking for 2 x Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Public Sector Monitoring. We have one permanent opportunity and one fixed term opportunity until 5 March 2027.
Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity
As an Advisor in the Public Sector Monitoring team, you'll work at the intersection of data, performance and policy. Using evidence, insights and performance information, you'll help assess how effectively public services are delivering outcomes for Māori and provide advice that supports system improvement across government.
In this role, you’ll contribute to monitoring and reporting activities that help ensure public services deliver outcomes for Māori. You’ll assist with producing accurate analysis, supporting team initiatives, and maintaining quality standards. Collaboration is key as you’ll work with kaimahi across Te Puni Kōkiri and other agencies, helping prepare advice for senior leaders and engaging with stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to develop your policy advice skills and gain experience in a dynamic, inter-agency environment.
The likely appointment range is $76,785 - $85,316 based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $76,785 - $102,379 with a mid-point of $85,316.
For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.
Mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have: * Project coordination experience * The ability to take initiative in managing discrete monitoring projects * Excellent written and oral communication skills * The ability to analyse diverse data sources and translate findings into meaningful performance insights * An understanding of the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the work being undertaken * An understanding of the machinery of Government Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return Te Puni Kōkiri 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 whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including: * A range of allowances including childcare, optical and te reo Māori proficiency * Medical insurance discounts * Flexible working options * In house te reo Māori training * Kaimahi development and career options For permanent kaimahi we also offer enhanced parental leave provisions, study leave assistance and allowance for hauora/wellbeing.
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori 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 Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.
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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 Māori aspirations and well-being.  Tono mai | Apply Now!  Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rāapa 26 Ākuhata 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11.55pm.   Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online. Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both. Īmēratia [email protected] me he pātai āu | Email [email protected] with any pātai. We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected]