Senior Advisor Mātauranga Māori
Department of Internal Affairs
Job Description
Job Identification: 1002146
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Flexible (Wellington preferred)
Business Group: Mātauranga Māori
Branch: Partnerships and Commissions
Salary: $125,529 – $156,214
Lead the Uplift of Mātauranga Māori Capability Across Our National Institutions
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā, nau mai, haere mai.
Greetings to the many authorities, voices, and experts of the world.
The Mātauranga Māori directorate sits at the heart of how Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara and the National Library Te Puna Mātauranga honour their obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As Senior Advisor Mātauranga Māori, you will provide strategic, cultural and operational guidance to embed mātauranga Māori thinking and practice across directorates and service design.
You’ll work alongside leaders to align business planning with the Mātauranga Māori strategy, lead capability uplift initiatives, and support the design of services and processes that reflect tikanga, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori values.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a strategic, culturally grounded leader with:
- Demonstrated understanding and practical application of mātauranga Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori
- Experience working with iwi, hapū and Māori organisations, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
- Confidence providing cultural leadership to senior leaders, supporting planning and practice across institutions
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi from both Māori and Crown perspectives, and the ability to give it effect
- Experience supporting Māori capability uplift at organisational or sector level
- Familiarity with government policy and planning processes, and how they can be shaped to better serve Māori
- Knowledge of Māori metadata, Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku, and iwi/hapū records is a bonus
You’ll be a natural connector who works across institutions to ensure mātauranga Māori is embedded in a way that is meaningful, sustained and values-driven.
About us
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to strengthening trust in government, enabling informed citizenship, and preserving the knowledge and taonga of Aotearoa for future generations. We take pride in being part of a public service that supports democratic government and works collectively for the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Applications close: 5pm, 11 June 2025
Contact: Ruki.Tobin@dia.govt.nz
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We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to providing a workplace where all employees are supported to succeed.
Hikoia te whetū, hikoia te marama, ka rere, ka rere.
Stride over the stars. Stride over the moon, take flight
About Us
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
About the Team
The Partnerships and Commissions branch of DIA is responsible for a diverse portfolio of national institutions, commissions, Executive and community-based services. The branch oversees and supports the National Library and Archives New Zealand, Hāpai Hapori – Community Operations, and Ministerial Services who provide a range of services to the Prime Minister and the Executive. The branch oversees various commissions including royal commissions, ministerial inquiries and those established through legislation (Local Government Commission, Gambling Commission).
