Kaiwetewete Mātāmua Hauora Māori | Principal Analyst Māori Health
Are you looking for a role that contributes to positive mental health & wellbeing on the lives of tangata whaiora Māori?
Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission – is committed to achieving better and more equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for māori and all people in Aotearoa. As an independent Crown entity, we provide system oversight, monitoring, advocacy and engagement with key stakeholders across mental health and wellbeing, grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About the role
Reporting to the Director Māori Health, the Principal Analyst Māori contributes and leads key areas of our Māori Health work programme. You will:
- Development of org capability plans and undertake Lead and advise on key projects, including monitoring, advocacy and engagement.
- Provide timely and robust advice on strategic plans to improve outcomes for māori. cultural, strategic, and technical advice
- Support the development of monitoring reports, accountability reporting, and other major publications from a māori perspective.
- Strengthen advocacy and engagement planning and implementation
- Ensure the voices of whānau Māori and tangata whaiora are prioritised and reflected in our mahi
- Maintain effective relationships with relationships with Māori health sector leaders, Kaupapa Māori providers, iwi, hapū, and community partners
This role is central to ensuring Te Hiringa Mahara honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advocates for Kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te ao Māori approaches to improving mental wellbeing and hauora Hinengaro.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings both cultural depth and technical expertise.
You will have and be able to demonstrate:
Cultural and Sector Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of hauora Māori and toiora/hauora hinengaro Māori
- Competence in te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te ao Māori
- Understanding of whānau and tangata whaiora lived experiences
- Broad networks across Māori health, Kaupapa Māori providers, Māori mental health and addiction services, Māori public health, and wider social sector agencies
Technical Expertise
- Strong skills in analysis, research, writing, and data interpretation
- Understanding of Māori evaluation models and Kaupapa Māori methodologies
- Ability to apply legislative, policy, and strategic lenses to mental health system issues
- Experience contributing to or leading complex work programmes
Remuneration
The full salary range is $128,153 - $157,487. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Why Join Us
- Work in a kaupapa‑driven, Te Tiriti‑grounded organisation
- Contribute to meaningful system‑level change for Māori and all people in Aotearoa
- Be part of a small, supportive, and passionate team
- Wellington CBD location
- Flexible working arrangements
If you’re committed to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and want to influence system transformation at a national level, we’d love to hear from you.
As a kaupapa driven and Te Tiriti o Waitangi-grounded organisation, we are committed to fulfilling our responsibility as an independent Crown entity to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and work meaningfully and authentically with Māori as tangata whenua.
Te Hiringa Mahara also welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. A requirement of this role is to actively support and promote our diversity and inclusion principles.
We’re proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, recognising our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for LGBTTQIA+ people.
To apply, please go to our website where you can download the position description and application form. Please send your CV, Cover Letter and completed application form to hr@mhwc.govt.nz
Applications close 17 April 2026 at 4pm