Strategic Leader, Te Aorerekura Programme

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration progression

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Wellington is seeking an experienced Manager to support Te Aorerekura, the national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. This role leads a large programme, delivering cross‑agency engagements and programme delivery.

You will provide strategic advice to the Leadership Team and build strong internal and external relationships, ensuring priorities align and essential work is completed to a high standard, with travel across New Zealand as required.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience turning strategy into action in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience supporting governance groups and Executive Leadership.
• Experience working in Te Ao Māori and partnerships with iwi/Māori organisations.
• Experience in a project or programme environment with delivery focus.
• Ability to build strong customer-focused relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.
• Knowledge of NZ government legislative and policy processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead work to identify or create communication and implementation plans for the TeAorerekura programme.
• Ensure alignment of priorities to drive consistency across the programme and Oranga Tamariki responsibilities under the IEB.
• Build and maintain internal relationships to plan activities and remove obstacles within control.
• Represent Oranga Tamariki at cross-agency hui and workshops to drive action areas.
• Provide timely, high-quality strategic advice to the Leadership Team and Ministers.
• Collaborate with sector partners to achieve good outcomes for tamariki and whānau.
• Manage workflow with planning and re-prioritisation to complete priority work to a high standard.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance facilitation

Programme delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in Wellington is seeking an experienced Manager to support Te Aorerekura, the national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. This role leads a large programme, delivering cross‑agency engagements and programme delivery.

You will provide strategic advice to the Leadership Team and build strong internal and external relationships, ensuring priorities align and essential work is completed to a high standard, with travel across New Zealand as required.