Manager Governance

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Influential role reporting to the Deputy Director, Office of the Chief Executive
- Permanent role
- Wellington Based.

Lead a team to shape, drive and deliver on work to organisational governance for 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

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Sitting within the Office of the Chief Executive - this role provides support for all aspects of the Governance functions, including being the centre of excellence for organisational governance across the organisation. The role will provide secretariat support and guidance for the Te Riu (Leadership Team), subcommittees and steering groups. The role also oversees the grievance panel for residences.
A key skill for this role will be the ability engage across the business, keeping channels of communication open and positive. There will also be a strong emphasis on planning, organising and reporting so prioritisation skills will be essential. You will manage a team of advsiors who support the organisational governance.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
You will have recent or relevant transferable experience within a secretariat or governance type function and have a track record as a trusted and highly competent advisor.
A confident communicator, you will be comfortable having free and frank conversations with authors/sponsors of work when reviewing content to ensure fit for purpose advice. You will need to take a pragmatic approach rather than being overly prescriptive. Previous or recent people management will be advantageous.
The role has plenty of scope to build on your existing experience, with the opportunity to support the operational and strategic goals of Oranga Tamariki. We offer an interesting and rewarding environment where the work you do can make a meaningful difference for people. We value diversity in our workforce as well as alignment with our values which is demonstrated through an 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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply


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