Resourcing Coordinator, Wellington
Date: 23 Oct 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
Resourcing Coordinator, MSD - services for the future
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
• Permanent role
• Based at National Office in Wellington
As a Resourcing Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the effective delivery of our transformation programme.
This is a dynamic position where you’ll contribute to the coordination and administration of workforce planning and resourcing activities.
The work involves a series of structured processes and tasks that require a high level of attention to detail and precision, ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, thrives on accuracy, and finds satisfaction in keeping things running smoothly.
You’ll be the backbone of our resource management, ensuring consistency and reliability in every aspect of your work.
Each day brings opportunities to connect with people across the organisation, making your work both engaging and impactful. You’ll build relationships, communicate confidently, and use your proficiency in Excel and other planning tools to ensure data integrity and efficient reporting.
If you come from a project coordinator background, you’ll find your skills highly transferable to this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Support coordinated resource planning across the programme to ensure effective allocation and utilisation of capability.
• Maintain accurate records of resource placements, availability, and changes; monitor and flag resourcing risks or issues.
• Monitor and report on resource utilisation, availability, and constraints, ensuring data is accurately captured in relevant systems and tools.
• Manage onboarding of contractor and vendor resources, complete administrative set up, and track details including contract status.
• Apply and maintain consistent resourcing processes and tools; contribute to continuous improvement of resource management practices.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
• Experience in resource coordination or workforce planning in a programme or project environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, HR and Finance planning/reporting tools.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity.
What’s in it for you | Nōu te rourou
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, care about the wellbeing and success of people, and want everyone to thrive in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $69,519.00 - $84,041.00
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: 30 October 2025
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.
