Coordination Practice Lead

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

Our Project and Programme Coordinators are at the centre of our delivery and are critical to helping it run smoothly!

The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office for Oranga Tamariki is a critical enabler for delivering better outcomes for tamariki in our care. If you want to work for an organisation with an unbeatable mission, that is serious about delivering better outcomes for children and young people and you're a leader who can inspire others to greater heights, then this opportunity may be the challenge you're looking for.

The Practice Lead, Coordination reports to the Manager, Project Capability and is the leader responsible for our Project and programme capability within the EPMO. This includes ensuring our Coordinators are coached, led, guided and supported to work with our Project and Programme Managers to successfully deliver our objectives.

As a critical part of our delivery team, the Coordination Practice is a key enabler of good delivery. Therefore, we are looking for a natural leader to guide, support and develop or coordinators and ensure they are set up to be the best they can be every day.

This role is based in our Wellington office. Due to the operational requirements and dynamic nature of the role, it will be beneficial for you to have the close support of the team around you. Candidates for this role are required to already be based in Wellington or be willing to relocate to Wellington for this opportunity.

Key requirements of the role include :

• Lead their people in working collaboratively across Oranga Tamariki.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date view of project / programme coordination skills and capability across the practice, aligning with the requirements of the portfolio and proactively identifying and addressing capability or skill gaps.
• Onboarding of new project / programme coordination kaimahi to ensure awareness and understanding of project and practice requirements.
• Provide resource management to the portfolio for the centralised pool of Intermediate and Senior Project / Programme Coordinators, including allocation and utilisation.
• Work with the project delivery community to define resourcing and skill requirements and provide assistance matching resource needs with internal or external capability.
• Ensure our project / programme coordination kaimahi have the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver the required work including providing coaching, mentoring, professional development opportunities and performance management.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture.

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 $125,926 and $139,459 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 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.

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 30 November2025.

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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