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Job Offer: General Manager – Policy and Research:HainesAttractJob description:Job Description» Fixed-term or secondment opportunity until January 2023 with potential for extension» Wellington or Auckland located Our values are Aroha, Transparency, Fairness and Balance Independence and Determination. The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry places Survivors at the heart of its mahi. The Commission has recently re-aligned its organisational structure to ensure Information technology can deliver its large work programme leading towards delivering our final report to the Governor-General in June 2023. As a result of this restructure, there are a number of new employment opportunities that have been created across the organisation. We are currently seeking a General Manager, Policy and Research to join our organisation to provide strategic leadership abilities to the Policy and Research business unit. This is your opportunity to part of an organisation that is passionate about making a difference. Our vision is to provide recommendations that we hope the government will use to transform the way we, as a nation, care for children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-located care. As the General Manager – Policy and Research, some key areas of responsibility include the following: » Lead and supervise the development and implementation of the Royal Commission’s Policy and Research work programme » Ensuring the directorate deliver high-quality and fit-for-purpose policy and research advice to Commissioners, the Executive Director, Associate Executive Director, Operations and Counsel Assisting » Ensuring the use of sound quality assurance methods to ensure policy and research services and products are high quality » Identifying, establishing, maintaining and drawing on trusted relationships internal to the Royal Commission and both domestically and internationally as part of a defined strategy expertise and practices The key expertise and practice We are seeking for include (but not limited to): » practice in creating an environment conducive to building strategic, responsive and operational policy capcapability that is robust and evidence formed » An advanced knowledge of the principles of policy development and quality policy advice processes » An knowledge of the machinery of government processes, and practice establishing policies to comply with significant legislation would be an advantage » An knowledge of the issues facing Survivors of abuse in care, including of their whanau/support network, hapu, iwi, hapori / community » Proven success in supporting and nurturing staff » Proven success in working with Maori including whanau, hapu, iwi, and Maori organisations » An knowledge and appreciation of discapability issues, working with Deaf communities, people with disabilities including those with mental illness and intersectionality issues » An knowledge and knowledge of tikanga Maori, and Pacific peoples’ culture About us The Royal Commission is investigating the abuse and neglect of people in State and faith-located institutions between 1950 and 1999. We will make recommendations to the Governor-General in 2023 on how New Zealand can better care for children, young people and vulnerable adults. We celebrate and value diversity of thought, practice and expertise in our workplace. We welcome enquiries from all people, including all ethnicities (Maori, Pacific People and ethnic communities), LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities. We look for talented and unique people. Everyone is welcome – we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including diversity in age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental capability, religious or ethical beliefs, political opinion or union affiliation and perspective. We want all employees to have access to equal employment opportunities, and we are committed to make our environment accessible, including facilities, information and IT. Our employees feel empowered to share their practice and ideas. We want everyone, from any background, to be able to do their best work and be encouraged to bring their whole selves to the job. We welcome applications from disabled people, including people with mental, psychological, or social disabilities, and we can make reasonable accommodations. Your work life balance is important to us, and we offer flexible working arrangements. We approach our work respectfully, learning quickly and improving constantly. For more information on the Royal Commission please see our website. How to submit the application:Please submit your CV, application form, and a cover letter to recruitment@abuseincare.org.nzPlease specify which function you are applying for in your cover letter. CLICK HEREfor a copy of the application form. Applications close: 11:59pm Thursday, 14 October 2021 For more information, or for assistance in applying, Contact Us by Recruitment@abuseincare.org.nzSkills:
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