• Utilise your knowledge and connections to Pacific communities to make a difference for Pacific children and families
• Role will be based in National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
• 6 month, fulltime, contract available till mid July 2025!

Do you have great relationship skills and connections into Pacific communities in Aotearoa? Are you a strategic operator with experience supporting others to deliver change? Are you a champion for improved outcomes for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa? As Senior Advisor Pacific you will play a lead role in supporting Oranga Tamariki to deliver on its Pacific Strategy and ensuring Pacific communities are involved.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Enabling Communities and Investment business unit is responsible for engaging with partners and communities to co-design new and innovative partnership services with iwi, Māori organisations, NGOs and other partners. This business unit also ensures the voices of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau are heard. These voices influence strategy, policy, practice, and operations across the organisation, so that their needs and aspirations are met to help break the cycle of tamariki involvement in the system of state care and intervention.

The Voices team is responsible for actively listening to the voices of the community and partnering for successful outcomes. The Pacific team is focused on representing the perspectives of Pasifika people and executing the Oranga Tamariki Pacific strategy.

The purpose of this Senior Advisor, Pacific position is to work directly with the Manager Pacific to provide high quality advice to the organisation aligned to the Oranga Tamariki Pasifika Strategy, the Oranga Tamariki strategy and organisation transformation. The Senior Advisor Pacific has responsibility for supporting the Manager Pacific to ensure the Ministry's strategic direction, delivery, core outcomes and key impacts for Pacific children, young people and families are achieved.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Strong strategic thinking, operating and influencing skills with an ability to provide direction and advice to support social services policy
• Demonstrated experience delivering programmes of work with particular experience in the design, planning and/or delivery of effective social services for Pacific children, young people and their families
• Strong networks and connections into Pacific communities, someone who is seen as a trusted advisor and can engage with external communities and partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage with intergenerational Pacific audiences
• Good analytical skills, an innovative thinker and problem solver who can analyse trends across data
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, in particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' cultures.

The successful applicants will be well-connected and currently embedded in Pacific communities.

With two Senior Advisor Pacific roles available, it is expected that one will have a lead role in supporting voices of Pacific communities to be heard in Oranga Tamariki, including supporting the Oranga Tamariki Pacific Panel, and one will play a significant role in supporting delivery of the Oranga Tamariki Pacific Strategy.



Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We also offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on 27th January 2025!!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.