Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Ability to help lead the establishment and initial implementation of our disability learning and development programme
- National Office - Preferably Wellington based
- Senior Advisor fixed term until 30 June 2025
We strongly encourage applications from whaikaha persons and encourage you to talk with us about any support you may need in the application process.
Due to key project requirements, we are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Disability team on a fixed term basis until end of June 2025. Our ideal candidate would be someone who has knowledge and experience in establishing disability related learning and development plans within large organisations (preferably government). As someone who can hit the ground running, you will have the unique opportunity to help establish and lead the implementation of our learning and development programme to strengthen disability knowledge and practice within Oranga Tamariki.
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 Disability team is a newly created team in the Enabling Communities & Investment Group. The team works to ensure the Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy is implemented across the organisation to improve how we work with disabled people to uphold the rights of disabled tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. Using engagement, advice, advocacy, monitoring and reporting, the Disability team supports Oranga Tamariki to lift its disability capability and shift its policies, practices and services to improve outcomes for the disabled people we work with.
Our Disability advisors help ensure' the Strategy is implemented by business units across the organisation and are responsible for reporting on progress and impact. To be effective in the role, strong internal and external stakeholder relationships are critical.
As a member of the Voices group within Enabling Communities & Investment, our Disability advisors help ensure the perspectives of disabled tamariki, rangatahi and whānau are fed into the Integrated Voices programme so that their needs and experiences shape broader policy, practices, services, and resource allocation across the organisation.
As a key member of our team, this role would provide a unique opportunity to support delivery of our Disability Strategy through establishment and implementation of our organisational disability learning and development programme.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- Knowledge and understanding of different perspectives of disabilities including but not limited to social, medical, cultural/indigenous
- Relevant knowledge of, and credibility with disability communities, organisations and networks
- Ability to help help develop and implement disability training plans
- Understanding of the machinery of government
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to lead and gain buy-in from key stakeholders
- Experience/ working knowledge of the national disability support services landscape
- Preferred but not essential: an understanding of Government policy and policy processes
- Understanding and appreciation of 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 the Senior Advisor position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 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.
We strongly encourage applications from whaikaha persons.
Please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz for any support you may need in the application process and/or if you have any questions about the role.
Applications for this role close at midnight on Friday 8th November 2024