Senior Advisor Design and Policy

About the role

Mō te tūnga – we are looking for two highly capable Senior Advisors with social work practice and policy expertise to join our Safe Care Response Programme. This work is being led across the Chief Social Worker, Professional Practice and Tamariki and Whānau Services groups at Oranga Tamariki. We have created a collaborative environment that delivers meaningful outcomes and are committed to developing solutions by working across Oranga Tamariki services and partners, being informed by our front‑line expertise and experience and taking a flexible and iterative approach to design and implementation.

These roles will enable you to leverage your experience and skills to evaluate and develop operational policy and social work practice content to ensure tamariki and rangatahi will be safe, supported and receive tailored care, no matter where they are in the care system.

• Opportunity to contribute to an exciting and ambitious programme of work responding to recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care
• 12 months Fixed term or Secondment role
• Band 17 : midpoint $117,782
• Flexible Location

Both roles are 12‑month fixed term or secondment roles and the locations for both roles are flexible.

One role will have a specific focus on :

The other role will have a specific focus on :

What you will bring

We are particularly interested in people with strengths and experience in these areas :

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.

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How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. A strong cover letter should complement your CV by telling a compelling story about why you’re the right fit for the role, why you want the role, why Oranga Tamariki and to and what you bring.

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

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Wednesday 26 November 2025. However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

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.

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