Policy Manager

1 week 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.

**Policy Manager - Employment Policy Team**
- Permanent Wellington based opportunity
- Varied, challenging and highly rewarding role
- Are you passionate about making a difference for New Zealanders?

We are seeking a motivated Policy Manager to lead one of two Employment Policy Teams at the Ministry of Social Development / Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora

MSD plays a key role in improving employment and social outcomes and supporting an equitable labour market through its employment services that help people into sustainable employment.

There is a lot of great work you could be involved in. Joining our team will give you the opportunity to lead and work on policies that make a difference for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market.

**About our team - Mō te tīma
**Employment Policy Team you will be leading provides advice to Ministers and senior leaders on supporting people into work in line with Government priorities. This includes things like advising on employment programmes that support people to upskill and get into work and working with our service delivery teams on what a future employment service will look like.

**About the role - Te āhuatunga a te tūranga**

Reporting to the General Manager Housing, Employment and Labour Market Policy, the Policy Manager is responsible for a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts.

have two Employment Policy teams, one which focuses primarily on wider labour market issues and this role which focuses more on MSD related services and programmes to support people into work. Close collaboration between the teams is needed to deliver a busy work programme with often tight timeframes. Strong communication and relationship management skills are essential as you will work closely with the other Policy Managers in the Housing, Employment and Labour Market Group to manage priorities and ensure the teams are well supported to deliver on their work.

As a Policy Manager you will manage the functions and deliverables of the policy work programme, including setting strategy for the policy team and allocating resources to deliver to policy programmes. You will also lead the policy domain, provide policy advice, and manage the development and capability building of the Policy team.

A strong culture of focusing on those we are here to serve, and our own people is a priority for this team and the wider group. We are also committed to building our capability in considering Te Tiriti, Māori/Crown context and Te Ao Māori in our policy analysis and advice provision and giving effect to Te Mahere Mahi Kaupapa Here o Te Pae Tata - the Policy Groups Māori Action Plan.

**What are the benefits of working in Policy at MSD?**
- We are a large Ministry with policies and services that support most New Zealanders at some point in their life - impacting the lives of children, young people and older people.
- We work collaboratively with the service delivery groups of our Ministry and with our policy colleagues across government, to ensure fit for purpose policies - you can see the policies you've developed right through to operational implementation.
- Our practice is guided by a foundation of shared cultural behaviours which has embedded a positive and supportive working environment.
- We have a new strategic direction - Te Pae Tawhiti - that sets out a strong vision and purpose for the Ministry.

As a Treaty of Waitangi partner, we work towards supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. We aim to acknowledge and be guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to pursue the following values in our work:

- manaaki - we care about the wellbeing and success of people;
- mahi tahi - we work together, making a difference for communities;
- whānau - we are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place; and
- tika me te pono - we do the right thing with integrity.

We are committed to building diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in our workplace. We can offer flexible working arrangements.

**Position Description**

Policy Manager Position Description

**Salary range**: $141,109.00 - $175,603.00

**How to apply**

**Note**: Your cover letter will be a key part of our asse

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