Senior Advisor Operational Policy, Wellington

Senior Advisor Operational Policy, Wellington

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.

We have two positions to fill :

• 1 fixed term or secondment position until 30 June 2026
• Both roles are based in Wellington.

As a team we are passionate about getting it right for our clients. We want to make a difference for our clients and kaimahi by influencing the design, development, and delivery of new and existing policies. We’re a diverse, fun, and supportive team who will make you feel at home.

Operational Policy is a unique team that works with multiple stakeholders within MSD and externally :

The team is also responsible for writing and maintaining MSD’s operational policy guidelines (Map).

Mō te tūnga :

As a Senior Advisor, you will :

We’re keen to hear from motivated Senior Advisors with experience advising on policy.

To be successful in this role you’ll have :

If you’re considering the Senior Advisor role, we’ll also expect you to demonstrate :

The qualities we value in this role are :

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you.

Salary | Utu-ā-tau : $103,815.00 - $125,958.00

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. 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.

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

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.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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