Support Fund Advisor

About usThe 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.

Support Fund Advisor - multiple opportunities
- Work in a supportive and inclusive organisation
- Varied, challenging and highly rewarding role
- Permanent opportunities - Wellington based

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you like working in a dynamic and busy environment?
The Māori, Communities and Partnerships (MCP) Group is responsible for building capability across the organisation to support the aspirations of Māori, connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support.

Mō te tīma / About our team
The Service and Contracts Management team within MCP is responsible for managing a range of contracts with service providers and partners and supporting our industry partnerships with employers. The group also supports the regional contracting teams who work directly with providers throughout New Zealand.
The purpose of the Support Funds is to increase the participation of disabled people or people with a health condition in open employment by assisting with the additional costs incurred as a direct consequence of their disability when undertaking the same employment or training as a person without a disability or health condition.

Tēnei tūranga - About the role
As a Support Fund Advisor you will be involved in assessing client's eligibility to receive funding to support disabled people or people with a health condition to take up open employment or work-related training.
You will maintain and create professional relationships with providers of disability services, employers and suppliers and will ensure the client receives the appropriate supports in an efficient and timely manner.

He kōrero mōu | About you

**You will be successful in this role if you are or have**:

- A high level of knowledge and understanding of employment services for people with a disability or health condition
- A sound understanding of disability issues and experience in working with people with disabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, to manage and contribute to team performance and outcomes
- A proven record in establishing, building and maintaining effective and cohesive working relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal), at all levels across government and public and private sector

If this appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.

Position Description

**Salary range**: $83,011.00 - $101,458.00

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.

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.