Manager, Organisational Performance

• Lead organisational performance at Te Puni Kokiri, influencing strategy, accountability, and outcomes for M ori across government.
• Shape strategic direction for internal performance reporting and support better outcomes for M ori nationwide.
• Te Te Tari Matua, Poneke, National Office, Wellington

Join Te Puni Kokiri as our Kai rahi, Ahunga Umanga | Manager, Organisational Performance and play a key leadership role in shaping the Ministry's strategic direction and organisational performance. Leading planning, performance, reporting and accountability functions, you'll work closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into action, monitor progress and demonstrate impact for wh nau, hapu and iwi. As part of Te Puni Rautaki | Strategy, you'll help drive informed decision-making, strengthen accountability, and support better public sector outcomes for M ori through strategic insight, data-driven advice and cross-government collaboration.

Te whai w hitanga | The opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape organisational performance across Te Puni Kokiri. As Manager, Organisational Performance, you'll lead business planning, performance reporting, evaluation and accountability functions, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. Leading a specialist team, you'll drive performance frameworks, provide strategic reporting advice, and help demonstrate the Ministry's impact for M ori, wh nau, hapu and iwi while strengthening its influence across the public sector.

The likely appointment range is $153, 574 $191, 967, based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $153, 574 - $230, 360 with a mid-point of $191, 967.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mou | About you

You are an experienced people leader with a strong background in organisational performance, planning, reporting and accountability within complex public sector environments. You bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead change and deliver high-quality advice. With experience translating strategy into action, navigating government processes and leading teams through transformation, you build strong relationships, drive outcomes and foster high performance. You'll also have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, confidence working in an ao M ori environment, and a genuine commitment to advancing outcomes for M ori.

T u e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kokiri 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 wh nau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their wh nau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo M ori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo M ori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of M ori Development

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Wh nau' - when wh nau are thriving, so do their communities, hapu, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kokiri leads policy advice to the Government on M ori development, and Iwi and M ori 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 M ori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where wh nau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Find out more about Our Story

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing M ori aspirations and well-being.

Tono mai | Apply Now!

Ka aukati ng tono hei te R pare, 22 Oketopa 2026 te 11.55pm | Applications close on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11.55pm.

Tukuna mai tau tono -ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

Nau mai r ko ng tononga i te reo M ori, te reo P keh , te reorua r nei | We welcome applications in te reo M ori, English, or both.

Imeratia [email protected] me he p tai u | Email [email protected] with any p tai.

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected]