Policy Advisor roles - 4 Permanent and 1 Fixed-term till 27 June 25!!
- Are you ambitious, hardworking and keen to contribute to an organisation that works to improve the lives of children and young people?
- Do you like being part of a collaborative team working at a fast pace to deliver some of the Government's top priorities?
- Our small, supportive policy group has a busy work programme which means you will get the opportunity to lead and support the development of briefings and Cabinet papers and participate in legislative processes.
- Oranga Tamariki is the ideal place to learn the policy craft, with a supportive, collegial environment and interesting, challenging work that matters.
- We're offering a competitive salary starting from $77,886 to $86,082, depending on experience
Mō te tūnga | About the role
This is a call for policy professionals to apply your skills and experience to those who most need you - children and young people involved with Oranga Tamariki.
Oranga Tamariki is at the forefront of change and has an ambitious legislative work programme as the government looks to lift performance across the youth justice and care and protection system. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the wake of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care and the Dame Karen Poutasi review.
Collaboration is central to who we are —we listen to children, young people, families, and whānau, and work with key partners, including Māori, Pacific and disability communities, to shape evidence-based, impactful policy.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and communication skills and ability to produce quality policy work quickly
- Be a compassionate and collaborative team member
- Recognising and understanding the circumstances and issues facing Māori in the communities the Ministry works with
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, in particular knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
- Be enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
- Wellington-based.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We offer a vibrant, engaged and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer 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.
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 children and young people at the heart of what we do.
Our vision is to ensure 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.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting children first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.
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 on Friday 31st January 2025!!
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