Policy Analyst - Te Ao Māori | Wellington
Policy Analyst - Te Ao Māori
Strong policy analysis, research and advocacy focus
Fluency in Te Reo
Provide a Te Ao Māori lens on socio economic issues
Tēnā tātou te hāpori Kairangahau. E wātea ana tēnei tūranga hou ki tētahi tangata e hia hia ana te tautoko, whakapūmautia i ngā kōrero kia hāpai ai i ngā whānau, tāngata Māori. Koia nei tētahi o ngā mahi o Te Ope Whakaora I raro i te mana o te Atua.
About the Business:
The purpose of the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) at The Salvation Amry is to work towards the eradication of poverty in New Zealand. It does this with a national focus on social policy development, social justice activity and engagement with national leaders in the sectors of politics, government, media and education.
Te Au Hūmārika creates seeks to create an environment where Māori engaging with Te Ope Whakaora thrive, realising a fullness of life as intended by God. Māori will experience 'a place we belong with our whole being'.
By holding a joint position of Policy Analyst- Māori, the two teams wish to work together to bring a Te Ao Māori view across the work of SPPU and assist Te Au Hūmārika to have analytical and research capacity, as both teams work to advance the justice that is contained within Te Tiriti and to assist the Salvation Army to implement its Te Tiriti commitments.
About the Role:
To provide policy analysis, research and advocacy on key socio/economic issues that impact on the people and communities served by Te Ope Whakaora The Salvation Army.
What will your responsibilities be:
To provide a Te Ao Māori lens over the whole work of the SPPU
To undertake research, policy and advocacy work on topics identified as being of specific and particular concern to Māori clients, members and stakeholders
To support Te Au Hūmārika with policy analysis and research skills
To assist SPPU and Te Au Hūmārika to collaborate on a day to day basis to enhance the work of both departments
Our ideal candidate will:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good cross-cultural understanding.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality.
Sound understanding of Te Ao Māori
Excellent time management
Our offer to you:
An additional 5 days leave
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
Flexible working arrangements
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This role is permanent full-time and hours worked will be 37.5 per week.
The starting salary for this role will fall between 93k and 113k
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
