Key Account Manager Corporate, Wellington or Auckland
Date: 5 Nov 2025
Location: Auckland, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us | Mō mātou
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.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
• Role based in Wellington or Auckland
• Key role to support improved outcomes for our clients
• Excellent stakeholder engagement
• Fantastic opportunity to make a real difference
We are looking for an exceptional Key Account Manager to identify and create opportunities to improve outcomes for our clients, with proven experience managing large multi-faceted complex accounts
Working as part of the wider Client Service Delivery team, you’ll be instrumental in developing relationships with businesses across New Zealand to further support our key initiatives.
This role works to identify opportunities for people to gain sustainable employment across the country. You’ll possess a passion for people and business to find solutions for bringing them both together.
The Key Account Manager supports management, leadership and strategic thinking of the Account Managers within your portfolio.
To achieve this, you’ll be:
• An aspirational thinker with strong business acumen
• Possess well developed relationship management skills
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence at the highest level
• A proactive self- starter keen to forge relationships
• A solutions-focussed problem solver
• Able to translate strategic thinking into practical actions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a great team that supports the delivery of improved outcomes for all participants.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $118,288.00 - $143,647.00
How to apply
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: 16 November 2025
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
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.
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.
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