Senior Advisor - Regulatory Operations & Implementation

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) / Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro has a new, exciting, and challenging opportunity for aSenior Advisor - Regulatory Operations & Implementationto join our team in Wellington. This role will work on a range of operational projects that support SWRB to deliver to Government as a modern regulator, and lead agency for social worker workforce planning.

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

You will be an integral part of a small closeknit team and organisation.

This is a parttime fixed term role for 12 months, working 20 hours per week. It would be a great option for someone who is looking for work-life balance alongside satisfying work and career development. This is an opportunity to be part of something different, that uses your policy skills and experience of undertaking bespoke research projects, combines your love of uncovering something new or different along with seeing the policies through to implementation.

You will be delivering operational policy as well as offering guidance and practical support in respect of implementation across the regulatory, education and Workforce Planning work programmes.

Mōhou ake | About you   

We are looking for a motivated individual who can build an effective, values-based relationship with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the requirements of the role.

To succeed in this role, the following experience and qualities are a must:

• Experience working in a policy role that goes the extra mile to see the policy embedded in the organisations systems.
• Experience of the machinery of government.
• Attention to detail, organizational and administrative skills .
• Confident and effective technology skills.
  • Ability to communicate and engage well with their audience in person and in writing.  
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Keen ability to pro-actively build and maintain effective working relationships.  
  • Good judgement when prioritizing work, thinking ahead and managing time effectively.
  • Naturally curious and a solutions finder.
  • Strong collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to continuous personal improvement.
  • Commitment to continuous personal improvement of knowledge around Te Ao Māori (including the use of te reo and other aspects of Māori culture).

Ko wai tātou | Who are we?  

He ara pukenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka 

The many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all 

The Social Workers Registration Board / Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro is a Crown Entity which is Aotearoa's social worker regulator and lead agency for social worker workforce planning.

It protects the safety of members of the public by ensuring social workers are competent and safe to practise and are accountable for the way in which they practise. It also enhances social workers' professional practice and provides insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the social worker workforce.  

As the SWRB, we recognise our Crown-Māori commitment as a Te Tiriti O Waitangi partner and are committed to improving services and outcomes for Māori, strengthening the Crown's relationship with Māori, and developing our Māori capability.  

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?  

Working for SWRB will provide you with opportunities to be part of a small crown agent and regulator. You will be part of a small supportive organisation (45 staff) where learning and developing is encouraged. We also offer: 

• Flexible work-life balance.   
• Professional growth and development opportunities.  
• Coaching and mentoring.  
• Autonomy, authenticity and belonging.
• Wellbeing focused environment.
• People focused organisational culture.