About us | Mo matou
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.
About the role | Mo te tunga:
MSD - services for the future, is about the Ministry of Social Development's (MSD's) future role and how we can make a bigger and better difference for New Zealanders.
The Programme will deliver services that are easier, more accessible and integrated across employment, housing, and income support, with greater use of partnering.
MSD is establishing a Business Readiness and Change Implementation function within the programme. When implementing change there are number of diverse stakeholders whose experience we need to understand and will require ongoing engagement.
This is part of a significant transformation programme for MSD, that will deliver a new service model enabled by new capabilities, systems, and processes to support clients into employment.
The role would be expected to:
What you bring | Ou pumanawatanga:
The knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake this role successfully include:
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga:
http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-transformation/lead-implementation-and-engagement-advisor.docx
Salary | Utu-a-tau: $122,381.00 - $152,296.00
How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
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.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees - please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Apply early - we may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
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.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
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.
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