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• 1x Permanent, fulltime position available!
• Role will be based 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

Join our Ministerial Services team, where you'll play a key role in managing public correspondence for Oranga Tamariki and the Minister. In this fast-paced environment, this role will have a focus on responding to Official Information Act requests and Ministerial correspondence, and contributing to the overall goal of the team to ensure we are a high performing Ministerial servicing function. This position requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Contribute to and support with Official Information Act requests for Oranga Tamariki and (on request) for the Minister's Office, and draft associated correspondence, including transfers, extensions and responses
• Draft responses to correspondence received by the Minister's Office or Oranga Tamariki
• Provide high quality advice and assistance to Oranga Tamariki staff about the processes, procedures and requirements relating to OIA requests and Ministerial correspondence
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Oranga Tamariki and other departments and agencies as appropriate
• Create a supportive and positive environment, helping others develop and achieve, and acting in the interests of the full team
• Prepare regular update reports when required, to assist in managing the compliance with statutory deadlines and standard operating procedures
• 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. 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.

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 tamariki 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 at midnight on Monday 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.