Policy Analyst - Te Ao Māori
The Salvation Army
- Strong policy analysis, research and advocacy focus
- Fluency in Te Reo
- Provide a Te Ao Māori lens on socio economic issues
Tēnā tātou te hāpori Kairangahau. E wātea ana tēnei tūranga hou ki tētahi tangata e hia hia ana te tautoko, whakapūmautia i ngā kōrero kia hāpai ai i ngā whānau, tāngata Māori. Koia nei tētahi o ngā mahi o Te Ope Whakaora I raro i te mana o te Atua.
About the Business
The purpose of the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) at The Salvation Amry is to work towards the eradication of poverty in New Zealand. It does this with a national focus on social policy development, social justice activity and engagement with national leaders in the sectors of politics, government, media and education.
Te Au Hūmārika creates seeks to create an environment where Māori engaging with Te Ope Whakaora thrive, realising a fullness of life as intended by God. Māori will experience 'a place we belong with our whole being'.
By holding a joint position of Policy Analyst- Māori, the two teams wish to work together to bring a Te Ao Māori view across the work of SPPU and assist Te Au Hūmārika to have analytical and research capacity, as both teams work to advance the justice that is contained within Te Tiriti and to assist the Salvation Army to implement its Te Tiriti commitments.
About the role
To provide policy analysis, research and advocacy on key socio/economic issues that impact on the people and communities served by Te Ope Whakaora The Salvation Army.
What will your responsibilities be:
- To provide a Te Ao Māori lens over the whole work of the SPPU
- To undertake research, policy and advocacy work on topics identified as being of specific and particular concern to Māori clients, members and stakeholders
- To support Te Au Hūmārika with policy analysis and research skills
- To assist SPPU and Te Au Hūmārika to collaborate on a day to day basis to enhance the work of both departments
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good cross-cultural understanding
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality.
- Sound understanding of Te Ao Māori
- Excellent time management
Our offer to you:
- An additional five days leave
- Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
- TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
- Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
- Subsidised flu vaccinations
- Flexible working arrangements
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This role is permanent, full-time and hours worked will be 37.5 per week.
The starting salary for this role will fall between 93k and 113k
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 9027M
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
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