Principal Advisor

6 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Tumuaki Kaitohutohu
Principal Advisor
Permanent, fulltime
- Provide strategic and analytical thinking
- Help produce compelling reports grounded in robust analysis
- Be part of improving outcomes for our tamariki and rangatahi

Nau mai, haere mai Tirohia tēnei.
Aroturuki Tamariki, the Independent Children's Monitor, monitors the agencies that support and work with tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) known to Oranga Tamariki to check they are meeting their needs, delivering services effectively, and improving outcomes, particularly for tamariki Māori. We are a young, increasingly influential, organisation of around 60 kaimahi (staff). Better outcomes for children and young people are at the centre of all we do to fulfil our role as monitor.
The Tumuaki Kaitohutohu - Principal Advisor is a senior role in the Performance, Policy and Practice team. You will be one of three Principal Advisors who lead the writing of our reports and reviews on the performance of the oranga tamariki system. You will draw on research from a range of sources to develop insights and advice to strengthen our reporting. You will help ensure our advice drives the change that is needed by developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and engaging with national office staff at relevant government agencies.
**We are looking for**:

- Strategic and analytical thinking, and thought leadership
- Excellent ability to write plain English and produce concise and compelling reports, briefings, and policies
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Significant experience / knowledge of working legislative processes and statutory obligations
- A collaborative, open style, and a positive outlook
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience

Our values are Kia Māia - to be Courageous; Kia Pono, Kia Tika - to be Trustworthy; Manaaki - to be Respectful; and Kia Huritao - to be Reflective. We are looking for someone who shares these values to join us.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements.
This role will be appointed based on skills and experience and the salary range is $120,870 $150,416.
Applications close on 25 September 2024.


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