Accreditation Assessor

**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, whanau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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.

Accreditation Assessor - Palmerston North, Te Kahui Kahu
- **Diverse and exciting work**:

- **Full induction and training programme provided**:

- **Fixed and Permanent opportunities**

**About Te Kahui Kahu**

We are an independent government business unit providing oversight functions on behalf of The Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki, Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, Housing and Urban Development and Ministry of Pacific Peoples.

Our main function is Social Services Accreditation. We provide assurance that social service providers can deliver quality services. We do this by assessing organisations against the Social Services Accreditation Standards (SSAS) and making sure they meet these standards.

**About the Role**

We are looking for Assessors to complete the accreditation function of social sector service and community providers who are funded by government. Te Kahui Kahu provides independent assurance by providing a high-quality flexible service to meet the expectations of the sector.

Experience in accreditation and/or background in community service is a must, with a focus on:

- Social work
- Health
- Disability
- Vulnerable youth
- Justice sector
- Culture diversity

You will be part of a dynamic and supportive Te Kahui Kahu team, accrediting a wide range of social service providers.

You will be working both independently and collaborating as part of an accreditation team.

**Skills & Experience**

To be successful in the role you will need:

- The ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge or understanding of the accreditation or contract process
- The ability to work independently and as part of a bigger review team
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of appropriate computer software for word processing, spread sheets, databases and office systems
- Vision and instinct, decision-making and big picture thinking
- A good understanding of quality-based assurance processes or the ability to up-skill quickly
- High level of accuracy with attention to detail
- Full driver's licence

This is a rewarding and varied role for a self-motivated, ethical and open-minded person. Most importantly, you will have a great work ethic, attitude and be a team player.

Travel is a requirement of the role.

**Position Description**

Accreditation Assessor Position Description

**Salary range: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00**

**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 27th August, 2025.**

**Joining us**

Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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._