StudyLink Officer Outreach

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Date: 19 Oct 2026

Location: Canterbury, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

 

  • Permanent full-time position available
  • Christchurch based
  • Salary range: $63.004 - $73,903

About the role | Mō te tūnga

 

The StudyLink Outreach Officer provides students face to face services, information and advice on their options and entitlements, assist with their application process and interviews for special/ extra help applications. In this key role you will be responsible for responding to enquiries and resolving issues by email, phone, and face to face ensuring the delivery of appropriate outcomes to meet client needs. This role will also see you promoting StudyLink and providing information and advice to wider audiences at expos and career events and during enrolment and start of semesters on site at Tertiary Providers. 

About you l Mōu

 

We aim to deliver exceptional service to our clients so engagement with MSD is a positive experience every time.

 

We are looking for the ideal candidate that demonstrates:

 

  • Passion for helping others.
  • Familiarity with the Tertiary Education Strategy.
  • Excellent track record of building and maintaining relationships with external partners.
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to deliver presentations.
  • Holds a valid New Zealand Full Driver Licence.

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

 

  • A positive work environment and trusted culture where we support each other to achieve excellent outcomes for clients.
  • Capability development framework to support career aspirations.
  • Practical wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A forward-thinking environment with support to help you thrive and make a real impact.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $61,466.00 - $73,903.00

 

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11.59pm on Tuesday, 27th October 2026

 

 

About us | Mō mātou

 

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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 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.

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

 

Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment

 

Click 'Apply now' to upload your current CV and complete the online application form.
 

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, you'll be asked to respond to two short questions as part of the application form (each with a 2000-character limit):

 

  • What interests you about the StudyLink Outreach Officer role, and how do you believe StudyLink supports students to achieve their education goals.

 

  • This role involves building and maintaining effective relationships with students, tertiary providers, and community partners and stakeholders. Please describe how you establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people to achieve successful outcomes.

 

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.

 

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. You can find out more about our values here.

 

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.