Principal Advisor Toi Ora at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)

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Pae Ora (Health Services) is responsible for the Department's overall focus on oranga, inclusive of general health, mental health, addictions, and disability. Our priority is to provide services that support the advancement of health equity for Māori, and most importantly Pae Ora. We do this through our strategies, policies and practices. Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on oranga at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending. Our values embrace the kaupapa Māori concepts of Rangatira, Manaaki, Wairua, Kaitiaki and Whānau.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are advancing our commitment to transformational change across our health services, we are excited to announce this Principal Advisor role within Pae Ora. Reporting to the National Rongoa Māori Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of work across health, corrections and Māori partnerships, with an emphasis on building capability and expertise from a Te Ao Māori view to support the design of Te Matatiki o te Oranga (our new Health Service), and the implementation of Hōkai Rangi.

We're looking for someone with a strong grounding in mātauranga Māori and proven experience embedding this knowledge into strategies, policies, procedures, tools, and resources within a health context. You'll bring a deep understanding of whānau ora and its vital role in achieving Pae Ora, along with the ability to work confidently in kaupapa Māori environments. A comprehensive understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health and wellbeing is essential.

Bringing knowledge or expertise in Pae Ora - health futures for Māori and/or kaupapa Māori service design will enable you to support and drive forward the design, implementation and development of health services that meet the specific needs of tangata in our care and management. Championing Te Ao Māori methodologies, you'll actively support the development of Te Matatiki o te Oranga, and lead the effective implementation of performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks for key areas of work. Promoting whanaungatanga as a key principle for work collaboration and partnership is critical, as you'll work to establish and foster strong, positive partnerships across Aotearoa, especially with our Iwi Partners and mana whenua, and stakeholders including other government agencies and DHB's, and through supporting the interface with governance forums.

Te Rōpū Pae Ora is based in Wellington, however we are open to suitable candidates working from any corrections site across Aotearoa. If you want to find out more about working with us, please click here.

Mōu | About you

We're calling out to those who are passionate about achieving health equity for Māori and who feel a strong alignment to our kaupapa. If you express interest, we'll be looking for clear evidence and/or examples within your application as to how you meet the below lead requirements. 

• Grounded knowledge of mātauranga Māori and experience embedding this into strategies, policies, procedures, tools and resources within a health setting.
• Fully developed understanding of whānau ora and its contribution to health and Pae Ora 
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of Māori health, iwi development and the Māori health sector.
• Knowledge of indigenous methodologies and frameworks.
• Ability to operate effectively in kaupapa Māori environments and an in-depth understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to health, wellbeing and Pae Ora 
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to health and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication skills - able to adapt and deliver information to varying audiences.
• Able to interface with all levels of leadership - including the ability to influence and build consensus.
• Able to mentor and manaaki other colleagues and partners.
• If you've worked for an iwi organisation, whānau ora collective or in a Kaupapa Māori space we want you!

Please note this is a National Office role where location is flexible, however there is a requirement that you are in Wellington for 1 week per month. This role also requires the ability to travel regularly across Aotearoa, as required.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid-point salary range $141,651, with the full salary range $120,404 - $169,982. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Mātauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

You can find out more about us here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now - Applications Close 11pm Sunday, 5th October 2025.

Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at *******@corrections.govt.nz

Job Info:

• Company: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
• Position: Principal Advisor Toi Ora
• Work Location: Wellington, North Island
• Country: NZ

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