Advisor External Monitoring and Reviews

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Permanent role at our Wellington National Office location Play a key role supporting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across Oranga Tamariki Contribute to responses for Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, external reviews, and monitoring reports and enquiries 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. Mō te tūnga | About the role As an Advisor Monitoring and Reviews, you will be part of the External Monitoring and Reviews team within the System Leadership group. The team leads relationships with external monitoring agencies and supports the organisation's response to independent reviews, investigations, and information requests. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will work across the organisation to coordinate responses, provide advice, analyse information, and ensure Oranga Tamariki meets its statutory and monitoring obligations. You will help ensure that information provided to external agencies is accurate, timely, and supports organisational learning and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests, Parliamentary Questions (PQs), Privacy Act requests, and other information requests Coordinating responses to enquiries, investigations, and reports from agencies such as the Ombudsman, Independent Children’s Monitor, and Mana Mokopuna Providing advice and support to kaimahi on monitoring, review, and information request processes Analysing information to identify insights, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement Monitoring statutory deadlines and supporting compliance reporting Building effective relationships with stakeholders across Oranga Tamariki and external agencies Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen monitoring and review practices Supporting responses and reporting associated with Waitangi Tribunal enquiries and external reviews. To be successful in this role, you will be a highly organised and analytical professional who is comfortable managing competing priorities and working with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have strong written communication skills and enjoy turning complex information into clear, concise advice and correspondence. You will bring: Experience in the public sector or a good understanding of government processes and machinery of government Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and plain-language documents Experience coordinating information and responses from multiple stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities The ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience in quality assurance, compliance, monitoring, reporting, or advisory functions is desirable An understanding of the Official Information Act and related statutory processes Sound judgement and the ability to appropriately manage risk and sensitive information An appreciation of tikanga Māori and an understanding of cross-cultural perspectives, including Māori and Pacific communities Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offers a step-based remuneration package that provides annual progression through tenure and experience. Salary range: $77,886 to $86,082 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team environment, flexible working arrangements, and a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. You'll have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and the chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, hapū and iwi. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit: https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Applications close at midnight on Sunday 30 August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr