Kaitohutohu – Advisor/Senior Advisor (Wellington)
Kaitohutohu – Advisor/Senior Advisor
• Provide advice that supports kaupapa Māori outcomes
• Apply strong analysis and judgement to guide impactful decision‑making
• 12-month fixed term opportunity based in Te Whanganui-a-tara | Wellington
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation:
Te Matatini is a kaupapa Māori organisation that celebrates and showcases kapa haka excellence in Aotearoa and throughout the world. Through the delivery of high‑quality programmes, events and initiatives, Te Matatini celebrates and strengthens Māori identity, culture and creativity.
Best known for delivering Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival, the pinnacle kapa kaka event, the organisation also plays a broader leadership role in supporting Māori wellbeing, community connection and cultural expression across Aotearoa and to the world.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
Te Matatini is seeking an Advisor or Senior Advisor to join its Strategy & Organisational Performance team.
This role provides high‑quality analysis, advice and reporting to support organisational performance, accountability and strategic delivery. Key areas of focus include annual planning, performance reporting, governance and ministerial advice, research and supporting engagement with government agencies and stakeholders.
The role is open at Advisor or Senior Advisor level, depending on experience. Senior Advisors will lead more complex work, navigate ambiguity, and operate confidently within political and sector environments.
Mōu | About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced public sector advisor with:
Proven policy, research or advisory experience
Experience supporting annual planning and performance reporting
Strong written and analytical capability, with sharp attention to detail
Confidence engaging with senior leaders, governance forums and stakeholders
They will also bring:
Comfort working in a kaupapa Māori environment
An understanding of, and appreciation for, te ao Māori
Respect for tikanga and Māori values
Te Matatini offers rewarding and purpose‑driven work, where strong advisory skills support a powerful kaupapa and deliver real impact for Māori and Aotearoa.
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 029 446 3770 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa.
We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space. A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.
Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!
