Principal Advisor Youth Justice & Residential Care

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington seeks a strategic Principal Advisor to lead Youth Justice Services & Residential Care. Reporting to the Chief Advisor, you will guide senior leaders, shape projects, and strengthen policies affecting tamariki and rangatahi.

This fixed-term role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based advice. You will drive strategic initiatives, embed operational frameworks, and foster relationships across government

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience providing senior-level operational, strategic, or advisory support.
• Strong knowledge of the machinery of government.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and programmes from development through to implementation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear recommendations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse groups.
• Experience writing briefings, managing OIAs and responding to WPQs.
• Experience influencing and advising senior leaders within large and complex organisations.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and the importance of culturally responsive practice.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support strategic projects and work programmes that contribute to organisational priorities.
• Develop and embed effective operational frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Provide high-quality advice and support to senior leaders, including the Chief Advisor.
• Build strong relationships across government agencies, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support organisational transformation initiatives.
• Champion best practice and contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Operational advisory

Machinery of government

Stakeholder management

Briefings / OIAs / WPQs

Te Tiriti / cultural responsiveness

Jobbeschreibung

# Principal Advisor Youth Justice & Residential Care at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**National Office, Wellington | 12- Month Fixed Term Contract**At Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, we are committed to ensuring that all tamariki and rangatahi are safe, supported, and connected to the people and communities that help them thrive. We are seeking a highly capable and strategic **Principal Advisor** to join our **Youth Justice Services & Residential Care** team and play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening services that make a real difference for some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people.**Mō te tūnga | About the role**Reporting to the **Chief Advisor**, this influential position provides strategic advice, project leadership, and operational support across a broad range of initiatives within Youth Justice Services and Residential Care. You'll work closely with senior leaders to drive key projects, support organisational priorities, and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and can confidently influence at all levels of an organisation.In this role you'll:* Lead and support strategic projects and work programmes that contribute to organisational priorities.* Develop and embed effective operational frameworks, processes, and tools.* Provide high-quality advice and support to senior leaders, including the Chief Advisor.* Build strong relationships across government agencies, service providers, and internal stakeholders.* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support organisational transformation initiatives.* Champion best practice and contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you'll bring**We're looking for someone who can bring both strategic thinking and practical delivery, with the ability to turn ideas into meaningful outcomes.You will have:* Significant experience providing senior-level operational, strategic, or advisory support.* Strong knowledge of the machinery of government.* Proven experience leading complex projects and programmes from development through to implementation.* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear recommendations.* Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse groups.* Experience writing briefings, managing OIAs and responding to WPQs.* Experience influencing and advising senior leaders within large and complex organisations.* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.* Experience applying project management methodologies and managing risk effectively.* A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving meaningful results.* An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and the importance of culturally responsive practice.**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**If you're a strategic thinker with exceptional relationship management skills and a passion for improving outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, we'd love to hear from you.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 Info\\[e-mail]**Hurry as applications for this role close midnight Wednesday 11th of November 2026.****We’ll be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in — so don’t wait, apply now!***If you are interested, 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.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Fixed Term Contract || Category: | Other || Date listed: | 02-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $120,000 - $140,000 || Closing date: | 29-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 42954 || Attachment: | || File links: | principal advisor - youth justice services & residential care 1 (1).pdf || Website: | https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/home |