Senior Programme Advisor

2 weeks 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.

Senior Programme Advisor (x 2) - Transformation Office
- Wellington based - Permanent role
- Specific focus on Enterprise Planning, Processes & Tools

Opportunity to contribute to an exciting transformation journey for MSD
MSD's Transformation Office is responsible for leading the strategic management of MSD's overall work programme, which includes Te Pae Tawhiti Transformation Programme (future direction) and the Integrated Work Programme (current and ongoing change initiatives).
The functions of the Transformation Office include planning and reporting, controls management, assurance, governance coordination, benefits and value management, and investment advice to governance.

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role
This role will have a specific focus on enterprise planning, processes and tools.
The Senior Programme Advisor will support the efficient and effective management and delivery of MSD's work programme and the key goals and accountabilities of the Transformation Office, including associated frameworks and processes. Your proven experience and knowledge will enable the Transformation Office to ensure MSD applies a consistent approach to how we prioritise, plan, deliver on and monitor/report its programmes of work.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience
We are looking for experienced Senior Programme Advisors who can hit the ground running, with proven experience in building stakeholder relationships and working in a collaborative team environment.
- Exceptional organisation, communication and facilitation skills that can be adapted to a wide and varied audience.
- Experience in managing senior stakeholder groups
- Expertise and experience in the use of programme/project methodologies, tools, and principles
- Demonstrated experience of Agile working approaches and a familiarity with other project methodologies
- Experience in the development of critical core artefacts that support programme planning and demonstrate programme progress
- A strong understanding of how a programme's strategic direction might be implemented
- Proven decision-making in the face of challenging situations

You will be someone who has highly effective organisation, planning and communication skills and be a motivated individual who can adapt easily to the needs of the programme within a time pressured environment.

Position Description

**Salary range**: $99,546.00 - $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**: Wednesday 26th July, 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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