Wellington-based Strategic Principal Advisor, Commissioning

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Wellington invites a strategically minded Principal Advisor - Commissioning to shape community-led service delivery. This fixed-term role sits at the centre of strategy, planning, investment, service design, contracting and implementation, working with government, iwi, Māori organisations, NGOs and community partners to ensure commissioning is effective and outcomes-focused.

You will bring deep commissioning expertise, the ability to translate strategy into contracts and

Qualifications

• Extensive commissioning experience within social services or public sector.
• Strong experience developing and managing contracts with NGOs and community providers.
• Expertise in commissioning design, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills; ability to challenge assumptions.
• Ability to bridge strategy and practical, measurable outcomes.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and building consensus across stakeholders.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, design, implementation and evaluation of commissioning prototypes.
• Support staff and partners to build commissioning capability.
• Prepare and present information to leaders and ministerial audiences.
• Manage multiple priorities and complex workstreams.
• Collaborate across government, iwi, Māori organisations, NGOs, and community partners.

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in Wellington invites a strategically minded Principal Advisor - Commissioning to shape community-led service delivery. This fixed-term role sits at the centre of strategy, planning, investment, service design, contracting and implementation, working with government, iwi, Māori organisations, NGOs and community partners to ensure commissioning is effective and outcomes-focused.

You will bring deep commissioning expertise, the ability to translate strategy into contracts and