Advisor, Operational Policy
Date: 23 Mar 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
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 (DSS) Group works to ensure fair access to disability support services in New Zealand, prioritizing those with the greatest needs. Through the DSS Review Programme, the Group is focused on implementing key recommendations to deliver consistent, equitable services, prioritize high-needs individuals, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of DSS, all while upholding Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.
Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role:
As an Advisor Operational Policy, you will focus on enhancing our operational and system design.
This will be done by developing and updating operational policy and guidelines and participating in projects to implement policy and operational policy changes for the Disability Support Services group.
You will work closely with the Operational team and wider group to contribute to the design and development of the systems, methodologies, tools, and policy instruments required to translate design into operational guidelines and ensure their effective use.
We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
Nōu te rourou | What you bring:
- Ideally you will have previous experience developing operational policy or guidelines in a service commissioning and or delivery environment.
- Proven experience in the areas of policy design, or research.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business.
- Strong experience in writing clear and concise reports or guidelines, at either a strategic and operational level.
- The ability to establish credibility across different levels of the organisation.
- Strong analytical skills, judgement and problem-solving skills.
Position Description
A copy of the position description can be found here. Advisor Operational Policy position description.
Salary range: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00
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: Sunday 6 April 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.
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.
