Domain Design Lead, Business Rules, Wellington
Date: 28 Jan 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.
Join MSD’s flagship transformation programme, MSD – services for the future, and help shape how we deliver services to New Zealanders for the next 30 years.
MSD – services for the future is about MSD’s future role and how we can make a bigger and better difference for New Zealanders. It will help us achieve the shifts we want to make to achieve our strategic goal, Te Pae Tawhiti.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
- Fixed term for 2 years
- Based at National Office, Wellington
ou’ll join the Enterprise Design Group within MSD’s multi‑year transformation programme. This group leads the future-state operating model, service experience, and design disciplines that will shape how MSD delivers services at scale.
As the Domain Design Lead, Business Rules, you will design MSD’s future service delivery by transforming how business rules are managed, standardised, and applied.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
• Significant professional knowledge in the design and implementation of new initiatives within a large and complex organisation.
• Expertise in business rule governance, automation and quality assurance.
• Proven technical ability in the design and management of business rules.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working in large, complex organisations.
• An experienced leader with a proven record of effectively leading teams in a complex and demanding environment.
• Significant experience working at senior level in a dynamic large-scale programme or change delivery environment.
• Proven experience managing complex stakeholder engagements
• Experience in large-scale transformation delivery.
• An understanding of equity issues and the Treaty of Waitangi, and the implications of these for the work of MSD.
This s a rare opportunity to shape MSD’s future operating environment.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $161,811.00 - $214,131.00
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: 8 February 2026
Apply early, we may progress suitable candidate prior to the closing date
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.
