Senior Advisor Practice Enablers - FTSU

Utilise your specialist practice expertise and contribute to the design and development of frontline technology that supports best practice and positive outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

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 journey

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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Frontline Technology Systems upgrade is a programme of work to upgrade digital technologies across Oranga Tamariki. Frontline Technology Systems upgrade will be replacing legacy systems such as CYRAS and exploring how Oranga Tamariki improve the ability to support quality social work practice, collaboration, record information, contribute to the design and development of the technology and generate data for monitoring and reporting, whilst recognising that digital systems need to be designed with best practice approaches, useability and analytic functionality.

The purpose of the Senior Advisor Practice Enablers is to contribute to the provision of specialist practice expertise to the Frontline Technology Systems upgrade. In this role, you will manage one or more specialist portfolios and contribute to the design and development of frontline technology that supports best practice and positive outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Key requirements of the role include :

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience. 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. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Apply online with your CV. Please note this role is only open to internal applicants, please apply using your Oranga Tamariki email login. If you have any questions about role, or would like to review the position description please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Thursday 8 January 2026.

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

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