Programme Coordinator

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.
Mō te tīma / About our team
The Disability Support Services Group (DSS) has been established to ensure fairer access to disability support services in New Zealand, ensuring those with the greatest needs receive quality support services.
The DSS Taskforce has been established to implement the recommendations of the Independent Review into DSS to:

- provide disabled people with certain and consistent access to DSS, no matter what their circumstances or where they live in New Zealand
- prioritise funding for disabled people with the highest needs, and those who would benefit most from early intervention support;
- ensure that Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles are put into practice
- ensure that the long-term sustainability of DSS is strengthened to provide disabled people and carers with services that are both fair and affordable.

**Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role**:
As the Programme Coordinator you'll be responsible for providing administrative and project support to the Disability Support Services Review Programme team.
This is a high priority project and great opportunity for you to use your Programme Coordination skills to support the work we are doing to provide fairer access to disability support services across the country.
Working alongside the Programme Director and the wider team you'll provide effective support enable them to focus on the critical success factors of delivery of the DSS Review work programme. You'll assist with providing visibility on the portfolio of work by reporting to a range of governance boards and steering committees, provide best practice project advice and guidance and facilitate meetings where needed.
This is a 12 month fixed term role.
**Nōu te rourou | What you bring**:
Position Description
A copy of the position description can be found here. Programme Coordinator Position Description.
**Salary range**: $68,660 - $83,003
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**: Thursday 12 September 2024.
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.