Advisor Business Support | Wellington | Permanent
Date: 16 Mar 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Be part of a team driving real change for disabled people, their families and carers
- Provide timely advice and analysis to support delivery
- Permanent Wellington based opportunity
Make a real impact supporting disabled people in this important advisor role that blends purpose, variety, and inclusion to help DSS achieve better client outcomes.
About our team | Mō te tīma:
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their whānau.
We’re building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively.
We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable. With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we’re committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
It’s an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities.
We’re looking for a passionate person to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
As the Advisor Business Support, you’ll work closely with the Manager Business Support and wider team of advisors to support all key accountabilities and deliverables for the Business Support group.
You’ll contribute to work projects, represent the programme in various forums, and help drive continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality, timely advice and analysis and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the team with proactive input and awareness of developments
- Translate thinking into practical actions and recommendations
- Analyse operational and statistical data to inform planning
- Present findings in clear report or memo formats
- Communicate initiative updates across the Ministry and other agencies
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Share knowledge and expertise across DSS and the wider organisation
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.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- Understanding of key issues facing the Ministry and Government
- Proven experience working across government and non-government settings
- Experience in policy development, service design or continuous improvement processes
- Strong client focus and ability to apply this to your work
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write concise reports at strategic and operational levels
- Experience supporting a distributed service delivery network
- Sound judgement and political sensitivity
- Flexible, adaptable and pragmatic approach
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Advisor Business Support position description.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 29 March 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 and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
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:
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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.
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.
