Community Development Professional

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Social Development Full time

**About Us**

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation that works in communities across New Zealand, providing social policy advice to government and assistance to people of all ages. We're committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

About the Role

We're seeking a Portfolio and Programme Lead to support our team in delivering on its goals. You'll maintain a strong understanding of the pipeline of work and ensure that customer requirements are clearly defined and well planned. This role involves building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a key link between our customers and SCM teams, and commissioning these teams to deliver work that meets the needs and expectations of the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH CUSTOMERS AND ACROSS ALL SCM TEAMS TO ENABLE THE SMOOTH TRANSITION OF WORK THROUGH FUNCTIONAL STEPS, ENSURING OPEN AND TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION.
  • BRING A SOUND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING IN A SOCIAL SERVICE ENVIRONMENT.
  • WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE MANAGER AND TEAM TO ENSURE PORTFOLIO WORK IS INCLUDED IN THE "ALL OF MSD" PRIORITISATION PLANNING PROCESS AND THAT SHARED SERVICES REQUIRED ARE IDENTIFIED AND OBTAINED.
  • TAKE OWNERSHIP TO ENSURE DETAILED PLANNING REMAINS CURRENT AND WELL COMMUNICATED.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in social service contract management or procurement operations, ideally in a large organisation.
  • Proven experience in delivering projects and programmes, including managing risks, analysing business needs, and achieving outcomes.
  • A strong understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, with the ability to apply them operationally.
  • Experience working with machinery of government processes, systems, and tools.
  • Solid understanding of operational policy and the factors that may impact it.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels.
  • A proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, including with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
  • Ability to work at pace, balancing planned and unplanned work while maintaining high standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant communication tools.
  • An understanding of the social sector and social sector commissioning.

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