Manager, Outcomes for Maori | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Lead system change. Influence outcomes. Make a difference for our communities.

Lead work that helps shape better justice outcomes for Māori across Aotearoa. We believe change is possible—and we are looking for a leader who does too.

As our new Manager, Outcomes for Māori, you will lead a dedicated team focused on understanding and addressing system level changes and interventions across the justice system that will improve justice outcomes for Māori.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within Ātea a Rangi – Strategy, where you will influence system-level change through strong partnerships, evidence-based insight, and kaupapa Māori approaches.

Reporting to the General Manager, Te Tirohanga Māori, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and work closely with iwi, hapū, justice sector partners, the judiciary, and senior Ministry leaders. Your focus will be ensuring Māori perspectives, mātauranga Māori, and Te Tiriti principles inform strategic decision-making, service design, and the delivery of initiatives that address disproportionality across the justice system.

In this role you will:

• Lead a team delivering strategic advice and insights for Māori outcomes
• Build trusted partnerships with iwi, hapū and justice sector stakeholders
• Design and oversee initiatives that address systemic disproportionality
• Embed Te Tiriti principles, tikanga and mātauranga Māori across our work
• Provide leadership across strategy, performance and organisational priorities

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Demonstrate deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
• Bring experience leading complex, multidisciplinary teams
• Bring experience building influential relationships across government and Māori partners
• Deliver strategic programmes, policy, service design or system change
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders

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.

Ātea a Rangi – Strategy leads the Ministry's strategic direction, performance, partnerships, and long-term planning. We work across the organisation and justice sector to improve outcomes for future generations, combining data, evidence, relationships and insight to inform decision-making and drive meaningful change. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti partnerships and improving outcomes for Māori sits at the heart of our work.

Joining 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 and help make the Ministry a great place to work. These include:

• 22 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Access to an online professional development portal
• Inclusive employee-led networks and communities

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 between $149,972 to $ $193,782. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono Mai/Apply

You can view a detailed position description and apply online by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 16 August 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line. 

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