Senior Advisor Practice Enabler

Marketplace; New Zealand; À distance; NZD 100 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Senior Advisor Practice Enabler to bring deep expertise in te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi to transform frontline practice. This fixed-term role supports the Practice Enablers team and collaborates with leaders, technology teams and partners across multiple locations in Aotearoa, NZ.

You will provide specialist cultural guidance, help design mana-enhancing practices, and mentor colleagues to foster learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and their practical application within the Practice Approach.
• Experience providing cultural advice and guidance in complex environments.
• Experience working with Māori communities, hapū, iwi and/or kaupapa Māori services.
• Current practice, operational or service delivery experience within social services, child wellbeing, youth justice, health, education or a related sector.

Responsabilités

• Providing expert Māori cultural and practice advice to major frontline technology and practice improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring system design and practice guidance align with Māori cultural frameworks and support mana-enhancing practice.
• Championing the integration of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori within organisational projects and programmes.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Māori partners where appropriate.
• Supporting the development of tools, frameworks, standards and guidance that improve practice outcomes.
• Analysing emerging issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing high-quality advice and reporting.
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Te Ao Māori

Tikanga Māori

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Report writing

Description du poste

# Senior Advisor Practice Enabler at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Multiple Locations## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleFixed term/Secondment opportunity to 30 June 2027 for an experienced practitioner with strong expertise in te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and culturally responsive practice to join our Practice Enablers team.Location flexible around the motu.**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 journeyWe 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're looking for an experienced practitioner who brings significant expertise in te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Oranga Tamariki's Practice Approach to join our Practice Enablers team and help shape the future of frontline practice at Oranga Tamariki on secondment or a fixed term basis.The Practice Enablers team plays a key role in transforming frontline systems and technology to support quality practice improvements across Oranga Tamariki. A key focus of this role is contributing specialist expertise to frontline technology initiatives that enable better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.You'll work alongside operational leaders, practice specialists, technology teams and programme partners to ensure the voices, aspirations and needs of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, hapū and iwi, and reflect Te Ao Māori perspectives and are embedded in system design and service delivery improvements.Key responsibilities include:* Providing expert Māori cultural and practice advice to major frontline technology and practice improvement initiatives within Oranga Tamariki's Practice Approach* Ensuring system design and practice guidance align with Māori cultural frameworks and support mana-enhancing practice* Championing the integration of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori within organisational projects and programmes* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Māori partners where appropriate* Supporting the development of tools, frameworks, standards and guidance that improve practice outcomes* Analysing emerging issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing high-quality advice and reporting* Mentoring colleagues and contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring**Key requirements of the role include:* Strong knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and their practical application within the Practice Approach* Demonstrated experience providing cultural advice and guidance in complex environments* Experience working alongside Māori communities, hapū, iwi and/or kaupapa Māori services* Current practice, operational or service delivery experience within social services, child wellbeing, youth justice, health, education or a related sector* The ability to influence and build credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders* Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing* Experience contributing to projects, service design, systems development or organisational improvement initiatives* A commitment to improving outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau Māori**Nōu 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 $106,426 and $117,782 pro rated dependent on experience.To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit **https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/****Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**Apply online with your CV and Cover 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]****Applications for this role close just before midnight on 10 November 2026****We may begin reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.***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.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children || Location: | Multiple Locations || Position type: | Fixed Term Contract || Category: | Social, welfare & community || Date listed: | 03-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $100,000 - $120,000 || Closing date: | 30-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 43521 || Attachment: | || File links: | Senior Advisor Practice Enablers PD - July 2023 Final.pdf || Website: | https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/home |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.