Senior Project Manager, Disability Capability

Senior Project Manager, Disability Capability Pivotal role supporting the Disability Programme. Wellington Fixed Term until 30 June 2027 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 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 of the Capability workstream’s role is to lead the implementation and embedding of foundational disability training for all kaimahi (staff) across the organisation, while designing and delivering additional disability capability supports and resources. Alongside this, the Senior Project Manager will continue to add to the kete of resources and supports for caregivers of disabled tamariki and rangatahi. This role provides strategic oversight of capability development, ensuring disability inclusion is integrated throughout organisation practices, systems, and culture to build sustainable capability and drive meaningful outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring lived experience of disability to the way we work. Key requirements of the role include: Knowledge of the disability sector and models of disability, with experience in public sector, frontline service environments, or organisations with similar complexity. Demonstrated connection to the disability community and experience designing, developing, and delivering disability-centred capability products and communications. Strong knowledge and practical application of project and programme management methodologies, with proven ability to lead end‑to‑end change in complex organisational environments. Demonstrated strategic thinking and decision‑making capability, supported by analytical skills, including financial modelling and cost‑benefit analysis. Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse groups, facilitate input, and produce high‑quality project artefacts and reporting. Experience working across business, operational, and technology environments, fostering teamwork, innovation, and high‑performance outcomes. Understanding of cross‑cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific perspectives, and the ability to apply these in delivery. 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 and 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 dependent on experience. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/. Support during application: Assistance for mobility and transport needs. Accessible meeting spaces and online options. Adjustments to the application or interview process on request. We encourage applications from disabled persons and welcome you to talk with us about any support you may need throughout the application process. Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Wednesday 15th July 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr