Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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Lead system change. Influence outcomes. Make a difference for our communities. Lead work that helps shape better justice outcomes for Māori across Aotearoa. We believe change is possible—and we are looking for a leader who does too.

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Job Description

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Te Haeata/The Prospect Lead system change. Influence outcomes. Make a difference for our communities. Lead work that helps shape better justice outcomes for Māori across Aotearoa. We believe change is possible—and we are looking for a leader who does too.

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In This Role You Will

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- Lead a team delivering strategic advice and insights for Māori outcomes
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- Build trusted partnerships with iwi, hapū and justice sector stakeholders
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- Design and oversee initiatives that address systemic disproportionality
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- Embed Te Tiriti principles, tikanga and mātauranga Māori across our work
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- Provide leadership across strategy, performance and organisational priorities
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Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

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No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you.

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To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

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- Demonstrate deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
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- Bring experience leading complex, multidisciplinary teams
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- Bring experience building influential relationships across government and Māori partners
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- Deliver strategic programmes, policy, service design or system change
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- Provide clear,



evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders
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Mō Mātou/About Us

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At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. Ātea a Rangi – Strategy leads the Ministry's strategic direction, performance, partnerships, and long-term planning. We work across the organisation and justice sector to improve outcomes for future generations, combining data, evidence, relationships and insight to inform decision-making and drive meaningful change. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti partnerships and improving outcomes for Māori sits at the heart of our work. Joining 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.

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Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's Great About Working Here

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Benefits

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- 22 days annual leave
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- Flexible working arrangements where possible
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- Access to an online professional development portal
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- Inclusive employee-led networks and communities
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See our full range of benefits here.

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With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

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Utu ā-tau/Salary

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The remuneration band for this role is between $149,972 to $193,782. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

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Applications close on 16 August 2026. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] and include "MOJ XXX" (job number) in your subject line.

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