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• 1x Permanent, fulltime position available!
• Position will be located in National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $77,886 to $86,082, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The role supports the Manager Governance to provide advice to the Chief Executive and the Oranga Tamariki Leadership Team on governance and to manage and support governance processes to enable the effective and efficient operation of Oranga Tamariki.

This role is pivotal in ensuring effective coordination and governance within our organisation. Some key responsibilities are:

• Coordination: Lead and enhance coordination efforts across various teams to ensure seamless operations and communication.
• Grievance Panel: Take on a crucial role in managing and supporting the grievance panel, ensuring fair and timely resolution of issues.
• Governance: Provide expert advice and support on governance matters, contributing to the overall strategic direction of Oranga Tamariki.

This role is based in our Wellington office. Due to the operational requirements and dynamic nature of the role, it will be beneficial for you to have the close support of the team around you. Candidates for this role are required to already be based in Wellington or be willing to relocate to Wellington for this opportunity.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience is essential. The qualification may come from a number of different fields of study, including social work or other human sciences
• Demonstrated work experience in a coordination role
• Planning and organisational skills
• Information gathering skills and experience
• Experience providing secretariat services and advice to committees, boards, project teams and other similar groups
• Experience collating information and turning it into advice
• Working across an organisation and influencing without formal authority
• Managing multiple pieces of work with varied and competing timeframes
• Knowledge of government processes relating to governance and appointments
• Analytical skills with the ability to make sounds and respected decisions
• Ability to write to a high standard, appropriate to the audience, including proof reading with a high level of accuracy
• Highly organised, with the ability manage multiple items while maintaining high level of attention to detail
• 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

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 Sunday 27th April 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.