Senior Advisor Planning

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government 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 Planning and Analysis

  • Identify opportunities and implement solutions
  • Key relationship management across Service Delivery and the wider Ministry
  • Permanent role, National Office, Wellington


We have a great opportunity for a Senior Advisor Planning and Analysis to assist the General Manager in providing day to day leadership and work programme management.

This is a key role where you'll work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders within Service Delivery and across MSD.

You'll be responsible for providing professional support to ensure the quality of outputs in your areas of responsibility, including the management of projects, practice and processes.

You'll work collaboratively with key stakeholders to promote the interests and objectives of Service Delivery and the Ministry.

Key attributes we are looking for:

  • Skilled in building and supporting efficient teams, projects and processes
  • Knowledge and experience mentoring and supporting others
  • Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
  • Excellent communication skills, including report writing and business case preparation
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement
  • Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to create actionable recommendations and solutions
  • Able to summarise results and insights into products and tools that are visual, consumable and a point of reference for our stakeholders and users
  • Knowledge of SAS highly advantageous


This is a great role to influence the Planning and Analysis work programme, build sector wide relationships and provide strategic and operational advice.

If you have a desire to drive continuous improvement and a strong background in Planning and Analysis, we would like to hear from you.

MSD provides services that make a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders.
Our work is challenging with high risks, and high public expectations - but we are passionate about it.

We're always on the lookout for people who share our enthusiasm for helping New Zealanders, young and old, be safe, strong and move forward with their lives.

We are an organisation that puts people first and that includes our staff.

At MSD we are committed to providing a work environment that's supportive, and that helps develop your skills and experience.

Position Description

Salary Range:
$99,546.00 to $120,778.00

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.


Closing date: 14 May 2023

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-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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