Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Permanent part time role - 0.7 FTE, 28 hours/week
- Wellington
About us | Mō mātou
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children works to advance the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of children and young people. With over 3,500 staff New Zealand wide, Oranga Tamariki supports families and whānau to provide a safe, stable and loving home for their children. It is our guiding belief that "in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can and should flourish".
About the role | Mō te tūnga
The Principal Advisor Health Outcomes reports to the General Manager Health and Clinical Services. The Health and Clinical services group provides specialised assessment, intervention, care and support to individuals with high and complex needs. The group also has oversight of the provision of health services by external parties for children in Oranga Tamariki care.
This is a diverse and varied role that provides strategic advice to the Health and Clinical Service leadership team and across the wider organisation to ensure we are meeting the health needs of tamariki and rangatahi involved with Oranga Tamariki. This is a senior position that is a member the Health and Clinical Services leadership team.
The Principal Advisor will take an evidence-based data driven approach to providing analysis and assessment of the current performance in meeting the health needs of tamariki and rangatahi in our care. The role will draw on internal and external evidence to guide the development of internal services and shape our expectations of health and disability services for children and young people in our care. It will also provide critical advice to the Clinical Governance Committee about current performance, and opportunities to lift performance to improve health outcomes.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
The ideal candidate for this role will have considerable experience in policy, strategy, research or planning in a health setting. You will have experience working strategically and applying critical thinking in the development of high-quality advice, information and analysis regarding improving health outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi. You will have expertise in leading health system monitoring, including the development of measurement approaches or frameworks.
You will also have a sound understanding of public policy and the machinery of Government, with a demonstrated knowledge of political administrative processes and structures.
What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou
- The opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that works to ensure all children are safe and cared for
- Be part of a committed and supportive leadership team
- Contribute to the development of the Health and Clinical services group as we implement clinical governance
- Make a real difference to the health outcomes of children and young people in our care
- Opportunities for professional and cultural development
- Salary $147,010 - $162,887 per annum (pro-rated).
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 Wednesday 4th June
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.