Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Fulltime, fixed-term position until 30 June 2026
- Position can be based at either our Manakau office in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland or our National office, Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
- We're offering a competitive salary starting from $106,416 to $117,782, depending on experience
We encourage applications from whaikaha persons and encourage you to talk with us about any support you may need in the application process.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are at the start of implementing the Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy within our organisation and are looking for someone to lead and facilitate the development and delivery of a cut-through, insightful introductory disability learning resource that will resonate with and inform our kaimahi about disability related matters.
You will have experience in gathering, collating and packaging content from various sources and channels that will help inform the learning resource, and have knowledge, understanding and ability to work with and respond to the diverse needs, experiences and views within disability communities.
Experience in developing workforce learning resources and a solution focussed attitude is a must. You will have the ability to problem solve, work across the organisation and not be afraid to reset plans and change direction to achieve results.
To be effective in this role, strong internal and external stakeholder relationship skills are critical. You will ensure our disability learning resources are aligned with the Disability Strategy and our practice approach and can be delivered through our learning and development channels.
As a member of the Disability team, you will help ensure that disability information, resources and learning approaches reflect a social- and rights-based model of disability and are contributing to positive change within the Ministry.
Preferred location for this role is either at our Manakau office, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland or our National office Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington. 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.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- Knowledge of different perspectives of disability including but not limited to medical, social, cultural/indigenous methodologies
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships internally and externally with subject matter experts in the disability field
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in scoping, designing, testing and implementing learning resources in a public service environment
- Knowledge of capability frameworks
- Experience in converting information/knowledge into easily understood learning content (instructional design)
- Ability to recommend and establish evaluation approaches for measuring /monitoring disability competency
- Demonstrated understanding of Ako Māori
- Experience of working with different stakeholder groups, especially disability communities, to reflect community advice
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, with particular knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' cultures.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
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/
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.
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
Applications for this role close at midnight on 21st May 2025
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.