Principal Advisor Investment

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington is seeking a Principal Advisor Investment to lead development of a multiyear investment plan and provide specialist investment advice to the organisation. The role will drive structured decision-making and ensure alignment with financial goals.

The position involves strategic planning, risk assessment, and budgeting in collaboration with stakeholders to optimise the investment portfolio and deliver value for tamariki and rangatahi across the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing and implementing investment models and strategies within a government agency.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct financial analysis, risk assessments, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of collaborative leadership, collective impact, coordination and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an investment plan to structure investment decisions within Oranga Tamariki.
• Participate in strategic planning with the Commissioning and Investment team.
• Provide investment expertise and guidance on strategies and financial planning aligned with objectives.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis of investments, including funding requirements and risk assessments.
• Provide a consolidated view of the investment portfolio and identify trends and cost drivers.
• Identify and manage risks with mitigation strategies.
• Support strategic planning and budget processes.
• Build and maintain internal relationships to support the investment approach.

Skills

Investment model development

Analytical skills

Collaborative leadership

Job description

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 putTamarikifirst
• We believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais 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 an exciting opportunity for a Principal Advisor Investment to play an important role as part of our Strategic Finance Team in National Office Wellington on a fixed-term basis in order to assist delivery of a critical piece of work for the Ministry.

This role will provide specialist investment advice, analysis, guidance and expertise to the wider organisation and will also assist us to reach key financial objectives. This role will also develop multiyear investment plan which will enable a structured and logical approach to how investment decisions are made and prioritised within and across Oranga Tamariki. You will also work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment of investments with overall financial goals.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Lead the development of an investment plan for Oranga Tamariki to provide a structured a logical approach to how investment decisions are made within Oranga Tamariki
• Participate in and support the process of the Oranga Tamariki strategic planning, including planning with the Commissioning and Investment team
• Provide investment expertise, advice and guidance on investment strategies and financial planning in line with the financial objectives of Oranga Tamariki
• Conduct thorough financial analysis of investments including funding requirements, reviewing financial statements, and risk assessments
• Provide a consolidated view of Oranga Tamariki's investment portfolio identifying trends and cost drivers
• Actively identify and manage risks, ensuring strategies are in place to mitigate these.
• Participate in and support the process of the Oranga Tamariki strategic planning, and Budget processes.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships to support the Investment approach across Oranga Tamariki

To succeed, you will bring:

• Extensive experience developing and implementing investment model and strategies within a government agency.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct comprehensive financial analysis, risk assessments and performance evaluation of the organisation.
• Knowledge of and experience in collaborative leadership, collective impact, coordination, and facilitation is preferred for this exciting and challenging position.

Nōuterourou | What's in it for you:

We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to improving the wellbeing and outcomes of our children and young people.

We offer a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive to adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo.

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date,

If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail]

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.

Reference # 43143

Closes on 05 Oct 2026 23:55

Location(s) Wellington

Expertise Analysis and Reporting, Compliance and Risk, Management Accounting & Budgeting