Senior Project Manager, Disability Data

Pivotal role supporting the Disability Programme. Wellington. Fixed Term until 30 June 2027. Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first We respect the Mana of people 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. Mōtetūnga | About the role The Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy was shaped through extensive engagement with the disability community, including tāngata wahaikaha Māori, Pacific disabled people, care-experienced young people, iwi, and whānau. In September 2025, Te Riu (our Leadership team) endorsed a dedicated Programme to support implementation of this Strategy - strengthening how we meet the disability needs and uphold the rights of tamariki, rangatahi, parents and caregivers. The Disability Programme focuses on improving practices and services, strengthening disability data and insights, building capability across all kaimahi, and enhancing our ability to advocate for change across the children’s and disability systems. The Senior Project Manager-Data leads the integration of disability data capability into organisational systems, performance and processes by providing expert data and technology leadership. The role is responsible for shaping and translating business needs into clear technical requirements, ensuring disability considerations are effectively embedded within the organisation’s case management system and our performance systems. Working in close partnership with Practice teams, the role also drives the development of practical guidance and supports implementation to enable consistent, sustainable use of disability-informed data across the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring lived experience of disability to the way we work. Key requirements of the role include: Demonstrated connection to the disability community through lived experience, professional work, or community involvement. Strong knowledge of the disability sector, including relevant data and evaluation frameworks, models, and best practice, with experience in Oranga Tamariki or similar public sector or frontline service environments. Experience in delivery of complex, large-scale transformation initiatives within data and technology environments. Advanced capability in programme and project planning, monitoring, and financial management, with proven experience coordinating and integrating multiple projects within a programme context. Proven ability to lead end-to-end change management in complex organisational environments, particularly in delivering technology change for frontline staff and implementing data frameworks. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capability, supported by analysis, including financial modelling and cost-benefit evaluation, with the ability to understand the broader organisational context. Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills, including facilitating diverse input, fostering collaboration and innovation, and producing high-quality presentations and project artefacts. Understanding of cross-cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific perspectives, and the ability to apply these in programme and project delivery. What's in it for you We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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 rangatahi. Oranga Tamariki offers a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $125,926 and $139,459 dependant on experience. Location: Wellington Reference # 42034 #J-18808-Ljbffr