Chief Executive Advisor

3 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Think on your feet, provide high level strategic advice and work as part of a tight-knit, supportive Chief Executive Advisor team
- Wellington based only
- Fixed term, secondment or permanent positions available

Have you always wanted an opportunity to lead and support the commitment and strategic direction of a key government agency?

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
We have a number of exciting new opportunities to join the office of the Chief Executive as a Chief Executive Advisor and make an impact either on a temporary or permanent basis.
We have a new Chief Executive and Leadership team (Te Riu) with the direction of the organisation moving towards a locally led, regionally enabled and centrally supported model to support frontline kaimahi, tamariki and their whānau.
You will provide strategic advice within a portfolio whilst making the connections across the organisation and collaborating with your peers. This team has a central role in enhancing the seamlessness of our systems and mahi across the motu and enabling the Chief Executive and Te Riu to deliver on our future direction plan.
Oranga Tamariki has an ambitious transformation programme underway to help us achieve our fundamental goal of ensuring that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga can be realised.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
This position requires an excellent leader with strong, nuanced relationship management credentials with exposure to the Government Sector, ability to communicate with Senior Executives comprehensively and a strong knowledge and understanding of Cabinet and Ministerial processes and procedures would also add value.

**The capabilities and experience sought include**:

- Well developed analytical and critical thinking skills
- Highly capable of providing accurate and strategic advice;
- Ability to tailor your briefings to the audience; providing short and sharp briefings to senior officials that cover the key points;
- Knowledgeable in the workings of government with experience working with senior management teams and/or Ministers offices
- An understanding of the strategic issues facing Oranga Tamariki
- Calm professional demeanour especially when under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- 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 role will be offered 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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