Programme Manager - Integrated Care programmeat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
This programme is led by the two Tamariki and Whānau Services National Commissioners to meet immediate care needs and deliver on the Crown's Response to the Royal Commission of Abuse in Care.The integrated programme is focussed on increasing care capacity and safety, embedding Oranga framed care and enabling caregiver and care workforce capability.Concurrently, Oranga Tamariki has an obligation to deliver on specific initiatives that achieved external Budget 25 funding as part of the Crown Response to the Royal Commission of Abuse in Care over the next four years.The Programme has multiple workstreams and will be a significant part of the cross-organisational delivery to accelerate improvements in our care system.
The programme will operate at two horizons: alleviating immediate pressures; longer term enhancements to care provision; Skills: A quick starter, skilled at picking up in-flight activity and understanding where to focus initial efforts. Brings strong Programme Management disciplines (finances, estimating/forecasting, risks/issue management, high-quality documentation, strong critical path planning, good dependency management) Brings programme and project agile delivery methodologies, focused on delivering value iteratively and incrementally rather than a more waterfall approach.
Emphasises flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement Exemplary engagement and communication skills, from building internal and external networks to ongoing management of relationships. Attributes: Influential and adaptable — someone who can read the room, shift gears when needed, and bring people with them, no matter the setting or challenge.Credible and trusted — builds rapport quickly with Sponsors, senior leaders, and delivery teams, and earns confidence through clarity, consistency, and integrity. Comfortable at the top table — engages confidently with senior leaders across government and internally, and knows how to navigate complex dynamics with ease.
Energised by challenge — thrives under pressure, brings positive energy, and stays grounded and resilient when things get tough. A natural facilitator — spots tension points early, leans into difficult conversations, and helps resolve programme-level issues before they escalate.
Delivery-focused and team-minded — keeps the programme moving, the team engaged, and the outcomes front and centre. Experience: Prior experience in the Youth/Justice sector, or with Oranga Tamariki preferred. Extensive experience at a senior level in a variety of critical programmes, with a proven record of delivering complex large organisational change programmes in a fast-moving environment.
Has experience mentoring and coordinating the work of a programme team in all aspects of programme management and business change. Has experience establishing a programme, including effective programme governance. Previous experience delivering within in a large/complex organisation, including managing dependencies and integration with other work programmes.
High level of understanding of the Machinery of Government, including Budget, policy development and business case/cabinet papers. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga Tamariki offer a step based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
Annual remuneration for this position starts between $174,846 and $193,569 dependant 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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply 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.nzHurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Sunday 21st SeptemberHowever, 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.