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• Leadership role with in our communications team
• Based at any main centre Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
• permanent fulltime

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

Leading a team of media professionals who are responsible for providing robust well considered media advice to the leadership of Oranga Tamariki. You will be working to the Director Communications and Media, alongside the wider communications group, content, channels and internal communications. This will enable you to focus on promoting the Oranga Tamariki story, sharing the good work the front-line deliver and responding to urgent media queries. You will also work directly with the Minister's office to ensure she has the info and advice required to respond to media requests involving Oranga Tamariki.



Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

You will have significant experience in running media teams or as a senior reporter. You will be an expert at identifying media opportunities and managing risks. You will have demonstrated and recent experience, working alongside NZ newsrooms and reporters. You will need to be an empathetic yet steadfast deliverer that can roll with the punches in the OT media space and flexible to travel if required.

• an understanding of the challenges of dealing with sensitive human stories in a fast-paced media environment
• Extensive experience in public relations and communications and training in crisis/emergency communications.
• 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 $174,846 and $193,569 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 10th October 2024

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.