National Manager High Needs Services

Location flexible with regular national travel 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 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. Permanent, full time opportunity Location flexible with regular national travel 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 Mō te tūnga | About the role This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and coordination of programmes and services that support some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi. Reporting to the Director Care & Clinical Services, the National Manager High Needs Services provides national leadership for programmes and services supporting children and young people with high and complex needs. You will work across regions to drive consistency, strengthen service delivery, and ensure tamariki receive the specialist support they need to thrive. As a strategic and people-focused leader, you will: Lead the coordination and standardisation of high-needs services across sites and regions. Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, NGO providers, funding partners and community stakeholders. Provide oversight of externally delivered programmes to ensure quality, effectiveness and value for money. Manage national high-cost funding allocations and implement effective funding processes. Support the development... #J-18808-Ljbffr