• Salary ranging from $106,416 to $117,782 based on experience
• Can be based in Bay of Plenty or our Hamilton Regional Office
• Permanent Opportunity

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The safety of children and young people in care is paramount.

This role is accountable for providing assurance to the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki, that contracted care providers delivering services to children and young people in care, are meeting the requirements of the National Care Standards, and other regulations and related matters.

You will provide advice, leadership and expertise on practice quality to support the Manager Contract Monitoring and Compliance across a range of work and projects and to deliver on the Ministry's outcomes on the provision of quality practice.

You will have regional oversight of care, build and improve relationships between care partners and Oranga Tamariki, advocate for quality practice and clarity of roles and responsibilities, and support Enabling Communities and Investment staff and partners through change processes and to support capability development.

A high level of stakeholder engagement is critical in this role.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A working knowledge of social work practice and understanding of the national care standards, including experience in writing assessment reports and implementing change management plans
• Experience in being able to identify organisational practice risks and take action to minimise their impact, and ensure strategies are in place to mitigate them. As such also ensure risks are identified and escalated to the appropriate channels.
• Develop, maintain and build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and Oranga Tamariki staff, particularly regional staff such as Sites, Practice Leaders and other frontline staff.
• Have a natural ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation and make recommendations for improving current systems and procedures.
• Be someone who provides expert leadership on quality assurance and improvement methodology.
• Ensure the understanding of the quality and practice is informed by the voices and feedback of service users - tamariki and their whānau. Work alongside partners to share learnings that will improve current practice.
• Support the manager in their leadership of the team by identifying opportunities to share leadership challenges and by becoming a natural source of advice and support for team members.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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 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/

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.

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 Thursday 27th February 2025!!

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

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.