Practice Lead

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.

Practice Lead

Wellington based, permanent role.

  • Are you a passionate and experienced Change practitioner looking for your next challenge?
  • Interested in practice development and leading best practice standards for Change Management?
  • Do you have a passion for helping others grow through coaching, mentoring or training support?
If this sounds like you, then we have an amazing opportunity for a Practice Lead to join our Change Implementation team

About the Role:


The Practice Lead is responsible for providing practice leadership across the wider Change Implementation team who support three Service Delivery Portfolios (Employment, Housing and Income Support) and wider enabling portfolios.

As an expert in Change Management, you will lead the current framework and practice standards, processes, and knowledge resources, ensuring there is consistent use and understanding of these tools across portfolios.

The day-to-day activities of a Practice Lead can vary, including:

  • Providing coaching and mentoring support for practitioners
  • Supporting recruitment and induction
  • Uplifting practice capability through workshops and our Change Network
  • Providing best practice advice and guidance for portfolios


As a Practice Lead for Change Management, you will report directly to the Director of Change for MSD and work alongside fellow practice Change Leads to collectively, uplift Change practitioners and the way they are utilised throughout the delivery of work.

We are looking for someone that has the desire to build a strong support structure for our people, giving them a safe space to learn and develop their skills and capabilities.


Skills and Experience that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Knowledge and experience of Change Management practices, methodology and thinking
  • Demonstrated experience in leading significant Change initiatives in a large business
  • Strong customer service (usercentred) ethic, and the ability to understand the wider context of improvement and innovation in delivering better public services
  • Experience in developing good coaching relationships with leaders and staff
  • Strong partnership builder, with the ability to work with and influence leaders at different levels of the organisation
  • Skills and experience in facilitating group sessions and workshops
If you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you

Position Description

Salary range:
$117,349.00 to $146,034.00

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: 12 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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