- Ability to connect with our community partners
- Manawatū/Horowhenua based opportunity
- Permanent role
Exciting opportunity within our Tamariki and Whānau Services group for a community enabled partner to join on a permanent basis as an Advisor Enabling Communities and Investment.
Due to the nature of this role, it would be advantageous to be based within the Manawatū/Horowhenua Region. We will also consider remote based working applications in exceptional circumstances.
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 Advisor Enabling Communities position is responsible for engaging with and supporting Iwi / Māori, key stakeholders and communities at a regional and local level through a strategic approach to improve outcomes.
You will be part of a team supporting whānau / families and communities by pursuing a relational approach to commissioning for wellbeing. A big part of this will be enhancing provider and community capacity and capability to respond to priority needs and improve outcomes for children, families and communities.
The relational approach starts with agreeing to shared goals and outcomes. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to engage with stakeholders and build strong partnerships. You will have the ability to work and lead in a collaborative and innovative way in cross-agency settings, build relationships and trust to identify shared goals and outcomes, facilitate working together to share resources and act on agreed priorities. You will have a focus on engaging with Iwi and Māori, as well as community providers, staying connected through trust-based relationships and sharing accountabilities for success, failure, and other changes. You will be negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts with providers against agreed funding plans.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- Provide support to internal stakeholders and external partners to help with the development of community funding plans as well as contribute to team planning process.
- Facilitate the implementation of new initiatives, practice enhancements and systems, as well as work with the community to identify gaps in services in order provide solutions and areas of development.
- Ability to negotiate contracts with providers as well as manage funding and contracting activities in time and within budget.
- Ensure potential risks are identified, minimised, monitored and reported on throughout all processes. Ability to advise on potential risks, emerging issues and collate and report on information.
- Prior experience in building and managing relationships with key external partners such as iwi relationships, community groups and local government.
- Strong communication skills in order to distribute key information relating to initiatives and interagency projects as well as provide a high level of engagement with key community partners.
- 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 $90,429 and $100,019 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/
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 23rd January 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.
