Job Opportunities in New Zealand

• Permanent Site Manager position
• Positions are based at our Kaikohe site
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $144,272 to $174,000, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Reporting to the Regional Manager, and as part of the wider leadership team, you will be a part of focusing on providing strong leadership and managing the delivery of high quality, child protection services to tamariki, young people and their whānau. Key to this role will be how you model and apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whānaungātanga.
This key leadership role is a key 'connector' of our business, supporting and facilitating critical planning to implement and deliver on our strategic outcomes, and drive the delivery of change.
You will also be able to demonstrate and champion the importance of partner-centred approaches which have collaboration with partners (particularly iwi / Māori partners) at the centre. Whilst our starting point for practice is Te Ao Māori, you will be able to recognise and promote the inclusiveness and benefit of these partner-centred approaches for all tamariki and whānau.
You will have astute business acumen allowing you to effectively manage financial, HR and health and safety responsibilities in a complex and changing work environment.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Knowledge of indigenous models of practice and service delivery with a commitment to delivering Te Toka Tumoana and Te Kauri and Va'aifetu, (our Maori and Pacific cultural frameworks)
• In depth understanding and structural analysis about the position of Maori and Pasifika today in Aotearoa and issues of equity and inequality for Indigenous people impacting on the tamariki we work with
• A good understanding and knowledge of Te Reo Me Ona Tikanga and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi)
• You will bring innovative thinking, relationship management skills, with a strong ability to lead in your space.
• Commitment to getting things right for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Experience in successfully leading and managing a medium sized team (approx. 39 staff), ideally within a social services context.
• Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholder relationships and a commitment to a partnered-centred approach.
• Be a collaborative, strengths-based leader with the ability to collaborate within a multi-agency approach.
• The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.
• Be strong in business planning, financial management, resource allocation and performance monitoring processes.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
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.
We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. 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 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_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications for this role close on Sunday 6 October 2024 at 11:55pm