Principal Analyst - Disability and OSCAR
Date: 29 Jul 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.
Principal Analyst - Disability and OSCAR
- Join a friendly and collaborative environment
- Fixed term/Secondment opportunity until December 2025
- Wellington based
Great opportunity for an Operational Policy expert who is looking to stretch their skills and make significant contributions and improvements to our community services and programmes!
Mō te tīma / About our team
The Māori, Communities and Partnerships Group is responsible for building capability across MSD to support the aspirations of Māori and connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support.
The Service and Contracts Management team is responsible for managing a range of contracts with service providers and partners throughout New Zealand.
Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role
In this role, you will actively provide ongoing support and advice to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, leading service development projects with precision and insight. Your focus will be on the Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) programme, community participation, and essential services and programmes for disabled people. You’ll have strong expertise in developing operational policy that can be implemented, with an eye for detail that doesn’t lose sight of the big picture. Tasked with identifying and reporting on impactful national trends and issues, your contribution will help frame the future delivery environment, and ensure that business as usual is maintained from day to day. You’ll enhance the quality and effectiveness of our services, programmes, and practices. Building meaningful relationships will be central to your role, and you’ll be comfortable in managing relationships with external partners to deal with sensitive issues from time to time. You’ll be an important part of fostering an environment that enhances collaboration, capacity, and overall organisational capability within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience
• Experience in the social services, health, or education sectors, especially in the development, implementation, and delivery of services or programmes.
• A well-rounded understanding of social wellbeing and service design, with the ability to practically apply this knowledge in the MCP environment.
• Proven expertise in operational policy, the development of commissioning frameworks and processes, and contributing to the development of funding allocation models.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience in project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, managing and contributing effectively to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• A strategic thinker who can see the "big picture" and understand the broader strategic context of projects.
• Able to work with key stakeholders on sensitive, or contentious topics, and maintain honest, ongoing, relationships over the longer-term.
• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of government processes and direction is essential.
Bring your valuable expertise to our dedicated team. Apply now!
Please note: Please note that the successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible and interviews are expected to take place shortly after the close date.
Position Description
Salary range: $120,870.00 - $150,416.00
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: Tuesday 5th August, 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.
