IN-CONFIDENCE
Job listing – ICM Board
Application for appointment to the Independent Children’s
Monitor Board
Applications are sought for three members of the intended new Board for the
Independent Children’s Monitor (the Monitor). One of the members is to be appointed as
Chair.
The Monitor carries out objective, evidence-based monitoring of the Oranga Tamariki
system. The Monitor is currently a departmental agency. The Oversight of Oranga
Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill), currently being progressed,
proposes to make the Monitor an independent Crown entity with a Board of three
members.
In preparation for the changes set out in the Bill, the Minister for Social Development
and Employment is seeking applications for Board members. The intended start date for
the roles is 1 July 2025, subject to the final passage of the Bill.
Experience and expertise sought
The Bill proposes that the Monitor’s Board must have collective experience in relation to:
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the Oranga Tamariki system
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quality assurance
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data governance.
In addition to the above, candidates are sought that can demonstrate:
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public sector governance experience
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change management or board establishment experience
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understanding of issues relating to children and young people, particularly
disability issues relating to children
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a good understanding of audit, performance and monitoring frameworks
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good relationship management experience
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experience and understanding of engaging with Māori.
To be considered for appointment as Chair, candidates should be able to demonstrate:
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extensive governance experience at board level, ideally in the public sector,
including experience as a chairperson
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an understanding of public sector accountability and the role of statutory Crown
entities
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experience successfully leading change management and/or establishing a board
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a strong knowledge of the Monitor’s mandate and relevant audit, performance
and monitoring frameworks and approaches
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strong relationship management and influencing skills, including an ability to build
trusted relationships with iwi and Māori organisations.
For more information, please see the position description: [Insert link – separate PDF
provided]
Next Steps
To be considered for appointment please apply by providing the following:
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a short cover letter
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a current curriculum vitae
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contact details, including email address and phone number.
Applications are due by
9.00am on
4 March 2025 via email to
[email address]
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