Manager, Public Sector Monitoring (Treaty Settlement and Whānau Ora)

About the role

Te Puni Kōkiri's Strategy Puni is seeking a Manager, Public Sector Monitoring to set the strategic direction for Treaty Settlement and Whānau Ora monitoring and lead a high-performing team. Reporting to the General Manager, System Performance Monitoring, the role works alongside another Manager, Public Sector Monitoring and a Manager, Data and Automation, and sits within the Ministry's strategic centre. It influences how the public sector delivers measurable outcomes for Māori.

Key responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for Treaty Settlement and Whānau Ora monitoring
• Lead monitoring and reporting on Treaty Settlement commitments and Whānau Ora performance and outcomes
• Develop and apply monitoring frameworks, standards and performance measures
• Deliver high-quality advice to Ministers, senior leaders and agencies
• Use monitoring evidence to strengthen accountability and improve the public sector
• Build relationships across government, iwi, Post-Settlement Governance Entities, Whānau Ora partners and Māori organisations
• Lead and develop a team with strong monitoring, analytical and policy capability
• Deliver a multi-year monitoring work programme aligned with organisational and Ministerial priorities

Required profile

• Respected leader with public sector experience and a commitment to improving outcomes for Māori
• Background in policy analysis, performance monitoring and public sector accountability
• Understanding of machinery of government and how to influence system-level change
• Proven experience leading cross-agency engagement and influencing at senior levels
• Experience working with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities
• Solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga and Māori development contexts

What we offer

• Salary range of $172,770 - $191,967 depending on skills and experience
• Allowances including childcare, optical, wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts and flexible working options
• In-house te reo Māori training and staff development with study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Applications are submitted online and close on 11 November 2026; applications are accepted in te reo Māori, English or both.