Senior Partnerships Advisor – Maori

Job title: Senior Partnerships Advisor – Maori

Company: New Zealand Police


Job description: Senior Partnership Advisor – Iwi

• Based in Wellington
• Salary: $110,425.00
• Permanent

About usHe wāhanga a Te Tari Pūreke nō Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa. Ko ā mātou kaupapa, he whakahaere tika i te mau me te whakamahinga o te pū, kia noho haumaru ai ngā hapori. Ko mātau nei, te mūrau o ngā rāngai waeture.Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority is New Zealand’s Firearms Regulator. Our Vision is to ensure the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing systems; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe possession and lawful use of firearms.We are committed to fostering a culture of safe and responsible firearms use, gun ownership and awareness by working collaboratively with the firearms community, our stakeholders, and fellow agencies.About the roleThe Senior Partnership Advisor will be an integral part of the Māori Partnerships Group and will develop and deliver the Te Tari Pūreke Cultural Safety & Capability Programme. They will have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with managers, districts, and community leaders nationally, to determine the needs and concerns from a Māori firearms user perspective.Partnering with Māori communities, iwi, hapū and key Māori groups, you will set about building relationships at all levels. As such you will have already demonstrated your mihi within a comparable – complex environment, as you enable and embed a Kaupapa Māori, bi-cultural approach underpinned by Te Tiriti obligations.Cultural competence is key in the role, and you will need a demonstratable understanding of Te Ao Māori and mātauranga Māori, a strong ability to operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting and proven understanding of and commitment to, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Key Deliverables:

• Identify and implement practices across the organisation that establish equity for Tangata whenua and uphold our reputation as a good Te Tiriti Partner.
• Provide mātauranga Māori advice and support for the organisation, acting as a resource to strengthen local knowledge of tikanga and promote best practices.
• Develop and embed cultural practices across the organisation that elevate the mana of Tangata whenua, ensuring alignment with Te Tiriti principles.

• Proven experience in delivering cultural capability programs.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create a supportive learning environment.
• Build and maintain relationships, as well as develop networks both internally and externally, to support the objectives of Te Tari Pūreke.

• Assist with engagement with iwi/hapū and related entities, aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Foster meaningful involvement of Māori stakeholders in planning and implementation of any relevant strategies.
• Contribute to the ongoing success of the Te Tari Pūreke and its reputation for excellence through active participation in organisational initiatives and projects such as Matariki celebrations and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Working at Te Tari Pūreke in NZ PoliceCome and join a team who are passionate about ensuring the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.We as the firearms regulator, collaborate closely with both the Ministry of Justice and NZ Police. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for policy advice and system oversight and NZ Police is responsible for law enforcement function.Together we seek to continuously improve our approach across the firearms regulatory environment.While we do look for skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.If you want to contribute to keeping our communities safe and enjoy purposeful and meaningful work, then come join our highly motivated leadership teamSpecial requirements

• Past experience working within constructive partnerships, presenting clear and convincing rationale for ideas and changes.
• A qualification or experience in the education sector is preferred, this however may be offset by comparable and extensive skills knowledge and experience in senior level role.
• A passion for the revitalization of te reo Māori and a desire to improve the opportunities for staff to learn in and through te reo Māori.
• A relevant Te Reo/Matauranga Māori qualification or a deep understanding and knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori and their application in kaupapa Māori settings

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL:To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:SalaryThis position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $110,425 – $117,014 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Apply NowIf this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL:All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system.If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact ASC.NationalRecruitment@police.govt.nzPlease note: Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Expected salary: $110425 per year

Location: New Zealand

Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:34:41 GMT

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