Director Strategic Operations

Oranga Tamarik • Taumarunui, Manawatu-Wanganui • Posted July 17, 2026

Position Overview

At Oranga Tamariki, our vision is that all tamariki are safe, loved and nurtured by whānau, hapū and iwi, supported by thriving communities. We are seeking two exceptional senior leaders to join Tamariki and Whānau Services as Director Strategic Operations.

These are permanent fulltime roles, with x1 based in Christchurch and x1 based in Auckland.

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 partner...