Senior Analyst

Te Tari Whakatau - The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana,Wellington CentralPermanent, fulltimeTe Haeata/The OpportunityThe Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the Takutai Moana work programme by:leading discussions with and supporting applicants towards determination of their customary rights under te Takutai Moana Act 2011, and other relevant legislationmentoring analysts and fostering consistency both in the team and across Te Tari Whakataudeveloping and providing advice on process and policyprovide briefing and related services to the Ministerrepresenting Te Tari Whakatau in external meetings and participating in broader Te Tari Whakatau initiatives.Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceIn this role you will bring policy, relationship and delivery skills to support our work with applicants and implementing the Marine and Coastal Areas (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.experience in navigating complex policy environments and navigatingsound understanding of the machinery of government and political landscapeexperience establishing and effectively maintaining relationships with whānau, hapū and iwistrong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skillsability to be adaptable, be proactive and show initiative, and apply problem-solving skillsexcellent research, writing, communication, and presentation skillsagility to work at pace to a high standard in a complex environmentability to work across interdisciplinary teams and provide thought leadership.Mō mātou/About us Te Tari Whakatau is a Departmental Agency of Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. Our mahi sees the Crown addressing historical breaches of, and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work to restore the Crown's relationship with Māori and help recognise Māori customary rights under Takutai Moana legislation.Joining Te Tari Whakatau and Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working hereWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:4.4 weeks holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here.With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.Tono mai/ApplyYou can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on 20 November 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contactrecruitment@justice.govt.nzFollow us on LinkedIn