Position Description (December 2016)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
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Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki
The Ministry
Oranga Tamariki works to advance the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of
children and young people. We support families and whānau to provide a safe, stable and
loving home for their children. We protect children and young people who are not having
their needs met at home and address the impact of any harm they have experienced.
Oranga Tamariki prevents and responds to offending by young people and addresses the
rights and interests of victims of offending. We support care-experienced young people to
successfully transition to adulthood.
We develop strategic partnerships with others, particularly iwi and Māori organisations, to
help realise this vision. We ensure a common approach with our partners to
understanding the return on investment from our activities.
The Ministry’s core outcomes are:
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All children and young people are in loving families and communities where they
can be safe, strong, connected, and able to flourish
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Improved outcomes for all children, especially Māori tamariki and rangatahi.
Our guiding principles
In everything we do, the wellbeing and best interests of children are paramount. The
voices of children and young people underpin the design and operation of our
services. We seek to strengthen the relationships between children and young people and
their families, whānau, hapu and iwi, and we respect children’s sense of belonging and
identity. We recognise the importance of whakapapa and whanaungatanga to the mana
and wellbeing of tamariki Māori.
Purpose of role
Support the work of the Chief Executive by providing direct and high level strategic,
organisational and operational advice, and work directly with the Chief Executive, the
Director of the Office of the Chief Executive, and Deputy Chief Executives in a key
trouble-shooting role, providing strategic quality assurance and risk management
support.
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Provide insight and advice on a range of matters
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Facilitate effective solutions to urgent or ongoing issues
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Identify and assist with the management of organisational risks
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Maintain trusted and effective working relationships within the Ministry, and with
Minister’s Offices, Central Agencies and other relevant stakeholders
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Provide input as required to the work of others within the team
Director of the Office of the Chief Executive
Key Accountabilities
Reports to
Location
Wellington
Key internal partners
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Key external partners
Specific skills and
experience
Other staff within the Office of the Chief Executive
Staff at all levels within the Ministry.
Staff in the Minister’s Office and Central Agencies.
A wide range of other relevant stakeholders, both within and outside of government, on
specific issues
An understanding of the strategic issues facing the Ministry and the Government, and senior
experience within the Government Sector including advising on policy, service delivery,
parliamentary processes, and Ministerial issues.
Ability to establish positive relationships at a high level and to manage complex working
relationships with people at all levels within and outside of government in a discrete and
confidential manner.
POSITION DESCRIPTION (DECEMBER 2016)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki
A calm professional demeanour, especially when under pressure, and ability to manage
multiple pieces of work in a high pressure environment.
Ability to use discretion, exercise sound judgement, and successfully negotiate and influence.
Highly developed analytical and conceptual thinking skills and excellent communication skills,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to self-manage and work as an effective member of a team.