Lead Advisor Records Management | Fixed term | Wellington
Date: 31 Oct 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Strategic leadership role with sector-wide impact
- Collaborate with government agencies and disability support providers
- Wellington-based fixed-term opportunity to 30 June 2026
This is a unique opportunity to shape national guidance and resources that uplift care record keeping practices and improve access, transparency, and dignity for care experienced people.
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 families, and 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 passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
As Principal Advisor (Records Management), you’ll lead the development of best practice guidance and tools to support disability support providers in meeting their care record keeping obligations.
You’ll work closely with Archives NZ, Ministry of Education, and other partners to develop resources that reflect real-world service environments and legal requirements.
This is a fixed term role ending 30 June 2026 and is based in Wellington.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provide expert advice on care records management aligned with the Care Records Framework
• Lead the design of practical tools and interim guidance for DSS funded providers
• Develop and support implementation of training materials to embed responsible records practices
• Promote continuous improvement in care records management
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across agencies and sectors
• Lead stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
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:
• Passionate about improving outcomes for care experienced people.
• Deep specialist knowledge and understanding of care records management, privacy legislation, and documentation standards
• Familiarity with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care and the Care Records Framework
• Experience working with disability support providers, particularly in developing or implementing documentation and information handling practices Ability to create practical tools and guidance for frontline services
• Proven leadership in stakeholder management and interagency collaboration
• Strong written communication and influencing skills
• Experience mentoring team members and fostering continuous learning
• Knowledge of the disability and social services sector is an advantage
• Ability to build trust and credibility quickly with diverse stakeholders
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here Lead Advisor Records Management position description.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $122,381 - $152,296
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Friday 7 November 2025
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:
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.
