Senior People and Performance Partner at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

•    Senior HR Business partner, providing high level advice to senior people leaders
•    Strong experience in Organisational Design and Change Management
•    1x Wellington based, permanent full-time role

Want to work for an organisation making a difference for Aotearoa NZ’s most vulnerable? We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (Senior People Partner) to provide strategic HR advice and guidance to Senior Leaders within our frontline business groups.

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.
 

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Come and join our awesome team within the People and High-Performance team providing excellent people advice to senior leaders and their leadership teams on all aspects of HR.

In this role you will support the delivery of strategic and operational business outcomes with a focus on organisational design and change management in one of our key frontline portfolios. 

You’ll also provide senior advice around employee engagement, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and HR projects.  

You’ll work alongside our wider People team, interacting daily with our ER and IR teams, Recruitment team, Payroll and Reporting team, HR Coordination and Advisory teams, supporting their mahi. 

If you're passionate about making a difference in organisational culture through your awesome attitude and trusted-advisor skills, apply now to join our team at Oranga Tamariki!
 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
We’re looking for a passionate, pragmatic Senior HR Business partner that can provide well informed and strategic advice to senior stakeholders. Our ideal candidate has:
•    At least 5 years' experience in an HR business partner role
•    Proven experience as a strong trusted advisor to senior leaders
•    Thorough knowledge of current NZ employment law and HR practices
•    Understanding of HR best practice in both the private and public sectors
•    Strong Organisational Design and Change Management experience
•    Experience working across front-line, community-based portfolios
•    Ability to lead and influence leaders across different levels of seniority 
•    Comfortable in your practice that is inclusive of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 
 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial 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. We offer a vibrant and supportive team so you can thrive and grow, 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. 

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 Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. Please use your cover letter as an opportunity to let us know why you are interested in this specific position, why you are the best person for it and what Oranga Tamariki values resonate with you the most and why? Please limit your cover letter to 1 page.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday, 15th February 2026.

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.