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Senior Advisor Design and PolicyOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children • WorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand
Senior Advisor Design and Policy

Senior Advisor Design and Policy

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children • WorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Senior Advisor Design and Policy

Location : New Zealand (remotely from an OT location)

Duration : 6‑month fixed term secondment.

About the role

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Advisor with social work practice and policy expertise to join our Practice Enablers team. In this role you will leverage your experience and skills to evaluate and develop operational policy and social work practice content to ensure it is ready for our Frontline Technology Systems Upgrade (FTSU).

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of major practice areas, conduct analysis, and provide expert advice on practice policy that will support the development of system tools.
  • Evaluate practice processes to identify and design improvement opportunities.
  • Assess practice processes and standards to design and enhance frameworks, models, and tools to ensure alignment to best practice.

What you will bring

  • Highly developed written, analytical, review and advisory skills.
  • Proven experience designing and writing operational policy, social work practice content and / or business processes that are fit for purpose and easily understood.
  • Experience evaluating existing practice policies and content to identify and recommend improvement areas.
  • Background in enhancing the quality of services and practices for tamariki and their whānau.
  • Good working knowledge of the operational policy development and implementation process.
  • Experience in a public sector organisation in a role requiring consultation, communication and relationship management.
  • Understanding and commitment to professional practice drawn from Te Ao Māori principles, tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture.
  • Exceptional prioritisation and organisation skills; keen eye for detail and proven ability to work to deadlines.
  • A tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience (social work desirable).
  • What's in it for you

    Oranga Tamariki offers a step‑based remuneration package that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Secondment Policy will be adhered to when determining remuneration. We provide a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options, significant training, professional development, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

    How to apply

    This role is open only to internal applicants. Please apply using your Oranga Tamariki email login. Applications close at midnight on 12th November 2025.

    Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Contract

    Job function

    Strategy / Planning, Analyst, and Other

    Industries

    Government Administration

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