Advisor Office for Seniors

2 days ago


Wellington City, 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.

Advisor - Office for Seniors
- Make a real difference for New Zealanders
- Permanent role
- Location: National Office, Wellington

About the Office for Seniors
The Office for Seniors is the primary advisor to the Government on issues affecting older people, located within the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Our vision is that older New Zealanders lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives - kia noho ora tonu ngā kaumātua. We work to improve the lives of older people across the country by promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population.

**Our work includes**:

- progressing the implementation of the Better Later Life strategy
- promoting enduring power of attorney
- raising awareness about elder abuse
- progressing an Age friendly Aotearoa
- progressing digital literacy training for seniors
- conducting ageing research
- stakeholder engagement and communication

We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute and be valued as they age.
About the Role
We are seeking an Advisor to work in our fast paced and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for developing advice on a range of issues related to our older population, as well as implementing solutions, drafting correspondence, working with community stakeholders and colleagues across government departments. You will be responsible for a specific set of policy issues within the Office's wider work programme, but will also contribute on an ad-hoc basis to all of our work. We're a small team, so we have to be flexible
About You

**Key skills and attributes we're looking for are**:

- Confidence in analysis and advising on a wide range of policy issues
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for a variety of audiences, including Ministers, officials and the public
- Ability to draw on data and information to support analysis
- Ability to coordinate and influence across diverse government and non-government stakeholders
- A team player who takes initiative

Position Description

**Salary range**: $75,943 - $91,931

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**: Friday 19th May, 5 pm.

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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