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Ministry of Social Development Looking for Senior Advisor at Wellington Central, Wellington Full Time
About 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.
Senior Advisor
Fixed Term until June 2023
Employment portfolio, MSD Service delivery
In the Employment Portfolio we strive to ensure New Zealanders are supported to prepare for, find, and sustain suitable employment.
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Advisor for our Digital Employment Value stream.
As a Senior Advisor in this team, you will play a key role in both the development and implementation of initiatives that improve our products and services, enhance client experience, and achieves positive outcomes for New Zealanders.
This is a diverse role utilising existing knowledge and subject matter expertise, to enable the delivery of programmes as part of Service Delivery. It is a role that requires a thought leader, who can lead implementation of products and services, good at strategic thinking and with comprehensive writing skills – these are key to being successful in this role.
You will be responsible for:
- leading multiple work items
- provide effective leadership and role model Our Purpose and Principles
- encourage initiative and commitment to the team’s programme and priorities
- understand our product roadmap to help clarify the scope, prioritise visual and technical design directions
- communicate logically, fluently, and succinctly to ensure messages are understood
- foster positive and co-operative working relationships
- ability to influence others and motivate people to achieve high levels of performance
Your skills and experience
You are a passionate user advocate who values the backing of research and analysis and loves working in a fast paced, welcoming, fun team!
You will also have:
- experience working in an agile team, ability to operate as a senior advisor, prioritise and support a value stream work programme
- proven ability to work collaboratively and responsively in a dynamic and high-profile sector
- led/implemented key services for the frontline
- proven record of providing advice and analysis of products and services within a complex service organisation and understand service design principles, best practices and standards (including client-centric and holistic design and co-creation)
- an ability to use and interpret analytics and insights to improve user experience and drive engagement.
- proficient in conducting discovery, user research, case development and competitive audits
- excellent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills
- drive to create the ultimate customer experience
Position Description
Salary range: $95,546.00 – $116,778.00
How to apply
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 [email protected]
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: 30 October 2022
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.
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.
