Regional Commissioner for Social Development, East Coast
Ministry of Social DevelopmentHawke's Bay, NZAbout us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Regional Commissioner for Social Development, East Coast
- East Coast region (based in Napier)
- Permanent, Full Time
- Ko te pae tawhiti Whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata Whakamaua kia tina
- Seek out the distant horizons, while cherishing those achievements at hand
- Helping mokopuna, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, families and communities is at the centre of what we do
The Ministry of Social Development works to contribute positively to the wellbeing of people today and into the future.
From the services we deliver to the policy advice we give; we strive to keep improving so we can help each generation of New Zealanders build the capabilities they need to contribute positively to society.
We are a trusted and proactive organisation, connecting clients to the support and services that are right for them, with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for marginalised population groups.
We pride ourselves in partnering with Community, Māori and others to collectively grow talent within our region.
The East Coast region extends as far north to Potaka and moving southward takes in the city of Gisborne, the rural township of Wairoa, the Bay Cities of Napier and Hastings, with Takapau in the south.
Our region has a significant Māori population with approximately % of the Gisborne / East Coast and approximately % of the greater Hawke's Bay population being of Māori descent.
Runanga are located in Ruatoria and Gisborne. Taiwhenua are located in Hastings, Napier, Wairoa and Central Hawke’s Bay.
MSD is a public sector partner across both Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti regions, and maintains an active role in implementing regional strategies and action plans as a member of – Matariki Hawkes Bay, Tairāwhiti Economic Action Plan, Manaaki Tairāwhiti, Wairoa Community Partnership Group, Central Hawkes Bay Community Reference Group, and Regional Public Service Leads, among others.
As a Regional Commissioner you will :
Requirements
We welcome applications from previous candidates for this role.
Position Description
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Salary range : $,. - $,.
How to apply
Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date : August 4
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID- vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID- and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.