Principal Advisor (Kaiwhakatere) Māori Digital & Crown Relationships

• Influence and advocate for the integration of Iwi-Māori digital aspirations.
• Navigate cultural and political complexities.
• Based in Wellington.

 
Ko wai mātou | About us
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we serve and connect people, communities, and government to build a safe, prosperous, and respected nation. We are committed to fostering a public service that is deeply respectful of Te Ao Māori, adherent to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and effectively supports Māori aspirations in the digital era.
The Digital Public Service Branch works across the public service to connect, influence, and support the system to take advantage of new digital opportunities. It also supports the Minister for Digitising Government, and Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) to drive the government’s digital transformation and position government to succeed in a changing and evolving digital age. 
 
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The Principal Advisor (Kaiwhakatere) is a pivotal role within the Māori Digital and Crown Relationships Group (MDCR), reporting and supporting the Kaihautu Matihiko Māori me ngā Hononga Karauna – Director Māori Digital and Crown Relationships. You will play a crucial role in directing and uplifting the digital aspirations of Iwi-Māori across the branch and Public Service, ensuring these aspirations are a driving force within the Digital Public Service Branch and beyond.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee, and manage the DPS Māori Crown relationship framework, nurturing strategic partnerships with Iwi-Māori, public sector, and System Leaders.
• Lead and/or influence, advocate and contribute to strategic and policy programs and projects that align with the digital needs of Iwi-Māori, enhancing digital public services.
• Develop and support the implementation of a forward-looking approach that anticipates and addresses Iwi-Māori digital needs over the next 5 to 10 years.
• Provide strategic and policy advice and support to the Minister and other agencies on initiatives supporting Iwi-Māori digital aspirations.
• Serve as a principal cultural advisor in supporting the Director, ensuring cultural integrity and respect for Te Ao Māori in all engagements and presentations.

 
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Demonstrated ability to navigate with ease the cultural, strategic, and political complexities of Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā, including the machinery of Government.
• Skills in strategic thinking, navigating complexity, and communicating with influence.
• A desire to influence and advocate for Iwi-Māori digital and data aspirations.
• Experience in strategic policy analysis, engagement with Iwi-Māori, and public sector leadership.
• Knowledge of the policy development, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi application in strategy and operations.
• Proficiency and capable in Te Reo Māori ōna Tikanga is highly advantageous.

 
KA KATI NGĀ TONO/ APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 7th of July 2024
MŌ TE TONO, MŌ TE TIROTIRO TĀTAI TŪRANGA / APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz
TAUPĀNGA /REFERENCE: BH-10992
ME HE PĀTAI ANŌ / FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Rachelle Russell 04 550 8041