Frameworks and Assurance Lead

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Come join the fabulous Oranga Tamariki EPMO in Wellington for a year to help improve our programme and project capability and performance.

You'll be responsible for the provision of both change delivery advice and fit for purpose assurance over all our investment activities.

We're here to make a difference to all our customers, add value with everything we do and are continually improving. 

Mō mātou | About us

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 EPMO ensures the delivery of high-quality business change enabling better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. 

The Frameworks and Assurance role:

• Looks after the delivery frameworks, tools and templates
• Guides, trains, coaches and mentors the project community
• Provides independent advice and assurance on the health and progress of projects.
• Establishes the Assurance Framework, and conducts and commissions assurance reviews
• Ensures that the frameworks meet the needs and are used by senior management and project delivery practitioners.

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.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include: 

• EPMO experience leading development of both delivery and assurance frameworks, and supporting these via coaching, advice and monitoring of their adoption.
• Government experience highly desirable.
• Improving the current project delivery frameworks, tools, and templates.
• Developing and implementing a new programme delivery framework.
• Supporting assurance plans to be put in place, completing internal health checks and procuring and supporting external assurance activities
• Lifting the quality of risk management across the investment portfolio
• 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

Remuneration for this position is circa $155k 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. 

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

Hurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Tuesday 1st July 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.