Advisor, Service Delivery Partnerships and Programmes, Wellington
Date: 15 Apr 2026
Location: Wellington, 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:
• Secondment / Fixed term role to cover a 12 month parental leave vacancy
• Based at National Office in Wellington
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, people focused Advisor to join our Service Delivery Partnerships and Services Team.
In this role, you’ll work at the heart of our partnerships approach, building strong, trusted relationships with external stakeholders, who play a vital role in delivering our products and services. Together, you’ll help design and deliver programmes that genuinely support individuals, their whānau, and the communities they live in.
You’ll collaborate closely with partners and internal teams to strengthen frontline service delivery, ensuring our services are practical, responsive, and deliver meaningful outcomes for the Ministry’s clients.
What you’ll bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
You’ll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, can navigate complexity with confidence, and is motivated by making a positive impact.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
• Proven experience building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience implementing and managing programmes of work from concept through to delivery
• The ability to think creatively and provide innovative, practical solutions to complex challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and influence others
• Sound judgement and the confidence to make balanced, well reasoned decisions
What’s in it for you | Nōu te rourou
• Your work will directly support better outcomes for people, their whānau, and communities across Aotearoa
• You’ll build genuine, collaborative relationships with external partners and see the impact of those partnerships in action
• You’ll be encouraged to think creatively, bring fresh ideas, and help shape practical solutions that improve service delivery
• You’ll be part of a people focused, collaborative team that values sound judgement, shared learning, and doing meaningful work well
If you’re passionate about partnership, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want your work to support better outcomes for people and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
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 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: 27 April 2026
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.
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.
