Job Description

Be part of shaping our nation's history

This is an exciting time for Te Arawhiti – the Office for Māori Crown Relations. We're about to enter a new phase for the organisation, taking on a new name, with a strengthened focus on completing historical Treaty settlements and supporting Takutai Moana determinations.

Following Government's decisions last year to transfer the Māori Crown Relations portfolio to Te Puni Kōkiri, we've redesigned Te Arawhiti so it's ready to take on new challenges, while maintaining much of the unique mahi that makes the culture of our organisation so special. It's a great time to join us as we renew and recommit to our kaupapa.

We have a number of opportunities for people who are passionate about the kaupapa, enjoy learning, and achieving tangible outcomes. The work is varied and challenging. With a focus on honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognising Māori rights and interests, you'll work with people who share the same values.

At Te Arawhiti you'll be exposed daily to tikanga Māori, supported and encouraged to develop skills and an understanding of te ao Māori, and experience the personal connections and privilege of resolving historical Treaty claims and supporting the recognition of customary Takutai Moana rights.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Manager Policy manages a policy team that is heavily involved in developing the Takutai Moana strategy and associated policies, advises on the policy approach and response to Waitangi Tribunal litigation impacting the Treaty settlement framework.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the work programme of the team, which includes providing policy support to Ministers and across Te Arawhiti operations, particularly in relation to Treaty settlement negotiations and applications under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

The manager provides daily people management, guides the team to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, and develops the skills and expertise of team members as needed.

In addition to having experience leading and managing teams of policy experts to deliver to a work programme that you have direct responsibility for, you will need an understanding of the Treaty settlement policy framework, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 and Ngā Rohe Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Act 2019, along with Māori Crown policy perspectives and frameworks.

Having knowledge of government structures and processes, you will have experience providing advice to Ministers, Cabinet Committees, or Select Committees to assist in the passage of policy or legislation through the Committee stages and the House. Your professional expertise will be in communicating and promoting policies or legislation, preparation of speeches for the Minister and others, provision of information for Select Committee and response to public enquiries in their areas.

Mō mātou/About us

Te Arawhiti is a Departmental Agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. Our mahi sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work to restore the Crown's relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.

Joining Te Arawhiti and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

Te Arawhiti has an employee value proposition, this is defined as a statement of values, rewards, recognition, support and culture you can expect when joining Te Arawhiti. You'll see this attached to the advert above;

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 appointing salary for this role will be between $128,129 and $179,192 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 16 February 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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