Workforce Planner

New Zealand Government; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 53.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in New Zealand is establishing a central workforce planning hub. Based in Auckland or Wellington, you will support multiple residential sites and lead forecasting, rostering optimization and workforce analytics across 24/7 operations to improve safety and care outcomes.

The role partners with frontline leaders to identify workforce needs, navigate staffing challenges and deliver data-driven insights that support informed decision-making.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in workforce planning capability, resource planning, rostering, and workforce reporting.
• Experience supporting large operational workforces of 250+ employees in a similar 24/7 custodial care environment.
• Strong planning, forecasting and scheduling capability.
• Advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience using workforce management or rostering systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to turn workforce data into actionable insights.
• The ability to work effectively in complex, high-demand operational environments.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture.

Aufgaben

• Lead workforce forecasting, rostering optimisation, reporting and workforce analytics across complex 24/7 residential and youth justice environments.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to proactively identify workforce needs and navigate staffing challenges.
• Provide data-driven insights that support informed decision-making across multiple locations.
• Support delivery of efficient, sustainable workforce solutions to improve safety and care outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Workforce planning

Large workforce

Forecasting

Excel

WFM systems

Analytics

Complex environments

Tikanga Māori

Jobbeschreibung

Be part of a newly established central workforce planning function Influence workforce outcomes across critical services that support young people Auckland | Wellington Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities Available Join a newly established Workforce Planning Hub and play a critical role in providing national workforce planning capability, improving workforce visibility, establishing consistent rostering practice and giving our frontline leaders in our Youth Justice and Care & Protection residences better information for workforce decisions. This is an opportunity for experienced workforce planning professionals who thrive in complex, fast-paced operational environments and enjoy balancing strategic forecasting with real-time workforce coordination.

Mŋ mątō | 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 Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mŋ te ŭunga | About the role

Based in Auckland or Wellington, you'll support multiple residential sites across New Zealand, each employing around 250 staff. Working as part of a newly established central workforce planning hub, you'll play a key role in delivering efficient, sustainable workforce solutions that support safe and effective service delivery. This role operates in a high-risk service delivery context, directly influencing safety, compliance and care outcomes. You'll lead workforce forecasting, rostering optimisation, reporting, and workforce analytics across complex 24/7 residential and youth justice environments. Partnering closely with operational leaders, you'll proactively identify workforce needs, navigate staffing challenges and provide data-driven insights that support informed decision-making. This is an opportunity to combine workforce planning expertise, forecasting capability, stakeholder engagement and analytical thinking to influence operational outcomes and drive workforce excellence across multiple locations.

Ngā puōmanaūtanga ôu | What you will bring

You will be a highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management specialist with excellent communication skills and a background with change management.

• Proven experience in workforce planning capability, resource planning, rostering, and workforce reporting
• Experience supporting large operational workforces of 250+ employees in a similar 24/7 custodial care environment
• Strong planning, forecasting and scheduling capability
• Advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using workforce management or rostering systems
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to turn workforce data into actionable insights
• The ability to work effectively in complex, high-demand operational environments
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture

Nŋ u te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offers a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependent on experience. We also 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 https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications for this role close at midnight on Thursday 24th September 2026

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.