Manager - Welfare and Oranga Tamariki

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

**Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?**

**This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a team working on significant areas of New Zealand's social policy. Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.**

**Mō mātou | About Us**

At Te Tai Ōhanga The Treasury we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

**Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role**

An exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader to lead our Welfare & Oranga Tamariki Vote team (the WOT team) on a fixed term basis until February 2026.

The WOT team is responsible for three large social policy votes: Social Development, Oranga Tamariki, and Disability, and the newly established Social Investment vote. The team works closely with other central agencies to support the agencies responsible for these votes. It leads the Treasury's advice to Ministers on the value for money of government spending in social policy and on the social policy system and reforms. Additionally, the team coordinates with other Treasury teams that lead system advice, including the Budget and the Fiscal Sustainability Programme.

In this role, you will have the chance to demonstrate your people leadership, relationship-building, and strategic skills in high-profile areas of vote, policy, and system reform. You are expected to be an active and supportive member of the Public Sector Management team and the broader Budget and Public Service Directorate leadership team.

**Ō pūmanawa | About You**

Our people leaders deliver insightful and innovative public sector analysis and advice. They build authentic relationships through an inclusive, collaborative and constructive style to enhance performance of public services. We value agility and as well as focus on coaching and building capability in a supportive team environment.

You will:

- Be a proven people-leader experienced in growing talent, building exceptional team culture and ensuring delivery of a busy work programme
- Have experience that shows good understanding of Treasury's vote role in the public finance system
- Have the ability to navigate political interface with ease and ensure the team delivers high quality, timely and influential advice that meets Minister's needs and requirements
- Be an effective operator who can pivot from the urgent and critical to the strategic to support the team to focus on the most important issues
- Have exceptional relationship management skills and credibility to engage with and influence senior decision makers whilst connecting issues and being aware of changing environments
- Be skilled in excellent interpersonal and communication with the ability to draw on relationship networks across the building
- Be resilient with the ability to operate effectively in an extremely fast-paced, changeable and ambiguous environment
- Have the ability to represent the Treasury in senior forums in a confident, influential and collaborative manner

**Ko ngā hua | What we Offer**

This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

This is a fixed-term role while the current manager is acting in a different part of the organisation. The fixed term is from the end of October 2024 to the end of February 2026.
- Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)_
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