Advisor Design

• Help build Oranga Tamariki visual story-telling capability
• Wellington based permanent position
• Remuneration from $90,429 to $100,019 dependent on experience.

Do you love graphic design? Want to work for an organisation on a big mission? Know your way around brand guidelines, infographics and how to visually tell a story? We're looking for an energetic and skilled designer to join the Content and Channels team within the Communications Group at 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

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.

Gemini, Perplexity,

Mō te tūnga
| About the role
Working alongside the Senior Designer and Manager Content and Channels, this role will provide Oranga Tamariki with graphic design services, assist in content creation across all touch points ensuring content has integrity and supports Oranga Tamariki achieve its mission.

We are looking for a mid-level talented graphic designer who knows the Adobe Creative Cloud suite like the back of their hand. A basic level of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and an understanding of design thinking methodology would also be useful to have up your sleeve. Brand guidelines, infographics, reports, social media content, internal communications are all familiar to you and you'll have a portfolio that demonstrates your incredible skills.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design
• Ability to create exceptional crafted visual communication solutions for our stakeholders and their diverse audiences, with high attention to detail
• Display a deep understanding of creating content that is accessible online
• Ability to collaborate positively with your design peers and leadership to grow effective working relationships.
• Foster positive relationships with stakeholders and providing specialist design advice.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• High technical skills in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite - specifically Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Graphic design experience within a Government sector agency and/or inhouse design studio.
• Show a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and respect and incorporate these into your work.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $90,429 to $100,019dependent 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. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Sunday 11th January 2026
However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now
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.