Visual Designer

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent, full time opportunity based in Wellington

We're on the search for an enthusiastic and creative Visual Designer to join our Service Design team.

If you've got a great eye for detail, can create material and concepts that are compelling, engaging and persuasive that tell a story and represent from both te ao Pākehā and te ao Māori, and able to represent the voices of whānau and tamariki Māori in ways that are culturally appropriate, so that mana tamaiti and rangatiratanga are realised, then we want to hear from you.

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.


About Voices of Children and Young People Group:
We believe in putting the experiences of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau at the heart of everything we do

To do this:

  • We create spaces for voices and experiences to be heard and acted on.
  • We inspire, challenge and influence Oranga Tamariki and its partners to deliver meaningful change.
  • We advocate for the wellbeing and aspirations of tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, hapū and iwi.
Mō te tūnga | About the role

Working alongside the Senior Visual Designer, Service Design team and the Project team, you will be responsible for creating visual concepts that present often complex information and ideas in a manner that inspires and informs the audience.

You will be joining an established and highly functioning Service Design team that is based out of Wellington and Auckland and you will get the opportunity to both lead and support visual design initiatives within the community and the business.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

  • Two
  • five years related work experience as an information designer.
  • Excellent data visualisation and graphic design skills.
  • Demonstrated experience with data visualisation software (Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Tableau, High Charts, and D3).
  • Strong collaboration skills to work closely with the Service Design Team to develop material and concepts that are compelling, engaging and persuasive.
  • Proven experience producing high fidelity prototypes.
  • An indepth understanding of visual design thinking methodologies and tools.
  • High work standards and attention to detail.
  • The ability to hit the ground running, come up to speed quickly and adapt to the role as required.
  • Knowledge of Te Reo and tikanga Māori would be an advantage.
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, data visualization or information design (or equivalent).
  • Experience in web accessibility design.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply


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.

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