Principal Advisor Fraud and Integrity

Oranga Tamariki

Closing Date: 20 October 2024

• Key role within our Risk and Internal Assurance leadership team
• Permanent fulltime role
• Challenging and rewarding role with great variety

Join our small, lively, professional and experienced team, where collaboration is key to our success. We work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and receive a high level of support in the functions we perform.

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

The Oranga Tamariki Risk and Internal Assurance team comprises of Fraud and Integrity, Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit and Assurance.

The Principal Advisor Fraud and Integrity is responsible for providing technical advice, delivery and leadership of fact finding investigations into fraud and integrity related issues across Oranga Tamariki, ensuring the quality and consistency of advice and practice in a busy and dynamic environment. 

You will also lead the development, implementation and future maintenance of a fit-for-purpose, proactively focused integrity framework and lead our fraud prevention strategy work.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

You will be an accomplished technical leader with highly developed organisational skills to manage a busy and diverse workload and deliver high-quality outcomes in tight timeframes. You will possess excellent relationship management skills and be a proficient communicator.

Ideally you will also bring:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or knowledge gained through extensive relevant experience
Previous experience in fraud and integrity at a senior level and an interest in training and education of staff across the organisation
Experience of being adept at managing multiple projects and prioritising the demands of a diverse range of stakeholders
Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge 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, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. 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 HERE. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

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 20th October 2024

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!