Advisor - Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) | Northland Region - Te Tai Tokerau
Date: 20 Oct 2025
Location: Northland, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
Advisor – Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) | Northland Region – Te Tai Tokerau
- Ministry of Social Development | Based in Whangārei – covering the Northland Region
- Fixed Term or Secondment through to June 2026
- Salary range: $90,743 – $109,980 per annum
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
We have an opportunity for an experienced and community-minded Advisor to support the Regional Leadership Group with the implementation and development of the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) initiative across the Northland Region – Te Tai Tokerau.
ROCC is a Cabinet-mandated, cross-agency initiative focused on addressing the social and economic drivers of organised crime in our communities. It combines social and economic interventions with targeted enforcement to reduce harm and promote long-term community wellbeing.
This role offers a chance to make a real difference — connecting agencies, iwi, and community partners to help build resilience, reduce the influence of organised crime, and strengthen whānau and community outcomes.
What you’ll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
You’ll play a key role in the coordination and delivery of ROCC activities, including:
• Supporting and enabling local communities to develop ROCC-aligned initiatives.
• Providing advice and capability-building support for both existing and emerging community projects.
• Developing a needs analysis to map current services and initiatives funded within Northland.
• Working collaboratively with the Regional Leadership Group (RLG), NZ Police, and other key agencies to deliver joined-up social responses.
• Collating, analysing, and sharing relevant regional data to inform decision-making.
• Providing coordination and administrative support for the Community Resilience and Whānau Support Fund, ROCC Steering Group meetings, and RLG hui.
• Supporting the Regional Public Service Commissioner (RPSC) with other regional priorities as required.
You’ll be part of a team that works across agencies to achieve outcomes that improve whānau wellbeing and reduce harm in communities.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage effectively across multiple stakeholders and community groups.
• An understanding of social sector and community-led approaches to reducing harm and building resilience.
• Excellent coordination, analytical, and written communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and confidently in complex, cross-agency environments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to MSD’s purpose of helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong, and independent.
Mō mātou | About Us
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-focused organisation that helps New Zealanders to be safe, strong, and independent. We work to strengthen individuals, whānau, and communities, and we collaborate with other government agencies, iwi, and partners to create better social outcomes.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00
per annum (commensurate with experience and skills).
How to Apply | Me pēhea 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 Claire, Executive Assistant to Regional Commissioner on claire.nyberg001@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: 11.59pm Sunday 9 November 2025
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.
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.
