Advisor Enabling Communities and Investment

• Be responsible for engaging with and supporting Iwi / Māori, key stakeholders and communities
• Enhance stakeholder capacity and capability to respond to, and improve outcomes for children, families and communities
• Facilitate the implementation of new initiatives, practice enhancements and systems

This role will be based in either our Masterton or Dannevirke offices and support Iwi, Māori, community partners and stakeholders across the wider region, including Wairarapa, Tararua, Dannevirke and Central Hawkes Bay.

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 Advisor Enabling Communities position is responsible for engaging with and supporting Iwi / Māori, key stakeholders and communities at a regional and local level through a strategic approach to improve outcomes.

You will be part of a team supporting whānau / families and communities by pursuing a relational approach to commissioning for wellbeing. A big part of this will be enhancing provider and community capacity and capability to respond to priority needs and improve outcomes for children, families and communities.

The relational approach starts with agreeing to shared goals and outcomes. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to engage with stakeholders and build strong partnerships. You will have the ability to work and lead in a collaborative and innovative way in cross-agency settings, build relationships and trust to identify shared goals and outcomes, facilitate working together to share resources and act on agreed priorities.

You will have a focus on engaging with Iwi and Māori, as well as community providers, staying connected through trust-based relationships and sharing accountabilities for success, failure, and other changes. You will be negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts with providers against agreed funding plans.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Provide support to internal stakeholders and external partners to help with the development of community funding plans as well as contribute to team planning processes.
• Facilitate the implementation of new initiatives, practice enhancements and systems, as well as work with the community to identify gaps in services to provide solutions and areas of development.
• Ability to negotiate contracts with providers as well as manage funding and contracting activities in time and within budget.
• Ensure potential risks are identified, minimised, monitored, and reported throughout all processes. Ability to advise on potential risks, emerging issues and collate and report on information.
• Prior experience in building and managing relationships with key external partners such as iwi relationships, community groups and local government.
• Strong communication skills to distribute key information relating to initiatives and interagency projects as well as provide a high level of engagement with key community partners.
• 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 offers a step-based remuneration package that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $90,429 and $100,019 dependent 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.

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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

Applications for this role close at midnight on 28 th June 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.