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Delivery Advisor Operational Support

• Utilise your strategic advisory skills to support better outcomes
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities
• Full time, permanent opportunity based in either Waikato or Bay of Plenty (to support both regions)
• We have an opportunity for a Delivery Advisor Operational Support to support the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region.

Mō mātou | About us

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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Delivery Advisor Operational Support provides critical strategic and operational guidance to the National Commissioner across regional areas. Responsibilities include providing essential information for responses to government and stakeholders, leveraging key relationships for strategic initiatives, managing risks in Tamariki and Whānau Services, and identifying and implementing improvement opportunities with robust monitoring. They collaborate closely with the National Support Services Team to ensure comprehensive oversight of regional risks and issues.

This position will enable the frontline to deliver Social Work Services by providing senior leaders information that will help them respond strategically to situations impacting social workers involved with the service delivery to Tamariki and Whānau.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work or similar discipline is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience of contemporary issues in social services delivery.
• A sound knowledge and experience of statutory and public service process - including but not limited to OIA requests, Parliamentary questions, Ministerial responses, and media enquiries.
• Extensive experience working in the public sector in a strategic advisory role.
• Proven relationship management skills with an ability to influence and advise senior leaders on a range of issues.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including correspondence and report writing.
• 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 $125,926 and $139,459 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 on 28th February 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.