• 12-month fixed-term opportunity
• Wellington location

We have an incredible opportunity for an accomplished Programme Coordinator to join our team!

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

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.  We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tÅ«nga | About the role

The Programme Coordinator will work closely with and support the programme and the Programme Manager. The future direction of the organisation has been set and the Programme Coordinator will work with the programme that will bring this to life. The foundation and initial ground work of the programme has been established and now it's time to take that to the next phase. You will be someone who enjoys working in a fast paced and changing environment.

There is a high level of internal and external engagement which will require exceptional coordination and collaboration with the Minister's office, Iwi, partners, the wider organisation, and projects within the programme.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include: 

• Have intermediate knowledge of email software, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Have advanced/expert knowledge of MS Project or other project management software
• Have a working knowledge of Prince2 and Agile methodologies
• A clean, current drivers licence is essential and a willingness to drive the Ministry's vehicles if needed
• Demonstrated experience in supporting Project Manager/Project Team in a large-scale project
• Experience in maintaining programme/project plans.
• Experience of maintaining programme/project finances.
• Able to prioritise, schedule work to meet deadlines and maintain the quality of services delivered
• Experience in producing effective presentations, status reports and other project artefacts.
• Ability to work in a team environment, demonstrate initiative, adapt and cope with continuing change
• 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

• In return we provide a fascinating and rewarding opportunity with flexible working arrangements and a committed team environment where we thrive to make a meaningful difference.
• 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.

For a full list of our employee benefits please copy and paste the link below:

https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pÄ“hea 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 tom.bowen@ot.govt.nz. 

Applications close: 9th March 2022

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support.

At this time Oranga Tamariki invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status or a valid exemption. We will require evidence of your vaccination status at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process.