Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Rotorua

Our Regions team is looking for a Kaitohutohu | Advisor based in Rotorua. This role reports to the Manukura | Team Leader, Rotorua and is a full-time, permanent opportunity. Imagine a role where your work directly contributes to the future prosperity of Māori communities, while living in one of Aotearoa's most beautiful regions. At Te Puni Kōkiri, we're looking for a passionate and relationship-focused Kaitohutohu | Advisor to join our Rotorua tīma and help drive long-term economic and social development outcomes across Waiariki rohe, mai i Maketu ki Tongariro.
Rotorua is a region rich in culture, opportunity, and potential. There is significant momentum behind initiatives that support whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori enterprises to thrive. This is your opportunity to be part of meaningful change, helping turn ideas into action and insights into impact. Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity As a Kaitohutohu | Advisor, you'll work alongside Māori communities, iwi, hapū, local organisations, businesses, and government agencies to identify opportunities that support sustainable regional growth and development. If you enjoy working with data, uncovering trends, and turning numbers into meaningful stories, you'll use those insights to help shape initiatives that strengthen economic participation, build capability, and create positive outcomes for Māori across Waiariki.
No two days are the same. You'll combine data, community intelligence, and relationship-building to provide advice that supports informed decision-making and contributes to the long-term prosperity of the region.
You'll join a supportive and future-focused team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Whether you're looking to further develop your analytical and advisory skills or deepen your understanding of Māori development, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues who are passionate about making a difference. The likely appointment range is $76 785 - $85 316, based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $76 785 - $102 379 with a mid-point of $85 316. To learn more about the skills and experience required for this role, hit apply to be taken to the Te Puni Kōkiri Careers site to view a copy of the Job Description. Mōu | About you We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems, and can turn information into clear, practical advice.
You'll bring: * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * The ability to identify trends and opportunities from data and insights * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Experience building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders * A collaborative approach and desire to contribute fresh ideas * An understanding of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi * A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for Māori communities Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata. There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive. * A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency * Medical insurance discounts * Flexible working options * In house te reo Māori training * Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance * Enhanced parental leave provisions Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong. Find out more about us on our website. Tono mai | Apply Now! Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu, 4th Oketopa 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday, 4th October 2026 at 11.55pm.
Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.
Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both. Īmēratia [email protected] me he pātai āu | Please email [email protected] with any pātai.
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