Senior Advisor Wellbeing [New Zealand]

 

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• Fixed-term role - 24 months
• Make a difference to the lives of people accessing our sensitive claims process

Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

So that we:

• Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Give priority to regional and local voice.
• Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improve feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
This role is focussed on working with sensitive claimants to plan support that meets their needs, liaising with providers, and connecting claimants to the appropriate services.

• Talking to claimants and listening to what their needs and whanau needs are in terms of wellbeing support while they undertake the claims process.
• Working with claimants to develop an interim plan to support their wellbeing.
• Connecting claiamnts to appropriate services that are tailored to their interim plan.

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description
Salary range: $81,966 - $99,292 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you
To be successful in this role you will use your strong experience working with people who are vulnerable and who may have experienced trauma to identify what support would make a difference to people accessing our sensitive claims process. Your background in working with community stakeholders will enable you to build positive working relationships with community providers, adding to a smooth and efficient service for our clients. Your knowledge and experience in using Te Ao Māori and/or Te Ao Pasifika frameworks of engagement will ensure you provide culturally appropriate support.

You will also demonstrate:

• Empathy and understanding.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and relationship management skills.
• Proven experience being accountable for delivery of an important process in a previous role.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
This role sits within the Sensitive Claims team in Te Pae Aronui|Operations and Integration branch. Te Pae Aronui helps drive a focus on equity throughout Te Tāhuhu|Ministry of Education by connecting across the Ministry and providing expert support and services into the regions.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

You are also welcome to reach out to Sa Va'aelua for more information at saolelagi.vaaelua@education.govt.nz.
Applications close Midnight Sunday 3 September 2023.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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