Senior Advisor Strategy Planning and Reporting

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Date: 22 Jul 2025

Location: Wellington, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

Senior Advisor, Strategy Planning & Reporting

 

  • Work with a passionate professional team in a supportive team culture
  • Permanent based role, Wellington CBD location
  • Salary range $103,81 - $125,958 dependant on skills and experience

 

Mō māto | About us

 

The Historic Claims team manages claims of abuse or neglect for people who were in the care, custody or guardianship of the Child Welfare Division, the Department of Social Welfare, or Child, Youth and Family.
 
The team operates an out of court alternative dispute resolute process that enables people who have been abused in State care, to address their concerns without them needing to resort to civil litigation.

 

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.


Mō te tūnga | About the role

 
As a Senior Advisor Strategy, Planning and Reporting you will provide insight, strategic and tactical advice on a range of matters and identify and manage potential risks across the Historic Claims team.  You will work closely with the Strategy, Planning and Reporting team in developing and implementing  a programme of work that supports Historic Claims to deliver a claimant-centred way of operating
 
Drafting reports, memos, responding to requests from the Ministry, other government agencies, and external parties, you’ll support management and contribute to the provision of replies to all Ministerial Parliamentary questions, Official Information Act requests and correspondence.
 
You will enjoy working with and be skilled in all aspects of Data i.e. collation, analysis and manipulation; enabling informed decision making by providing easier interpretation of trends and change through the generation of your analysis reports.
 
 
Ko wai koe | About you

 

  • To be considered as a strong contender for this pivotal role you will ideally have;
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Exceptional writing and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent computer literacy e.g. MS Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and assess both strategic and operational risks.
  • Experience in the social services or government sector.
  • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think broadly and consider the bigger picture.
  • Experience with OIA’s and parliamentary responses.
  • An understanding of the New Zealand’s machinery of government.
  • Experience and knowledge of the public sector reporting processes.
  • Proven ability to connect with people at all levels and to build trust and rapport, across the wider organisation.
  • An understanding of Te Reo me ona tikanga Māori.

Position Description

 

A copy of the position description can be found here: Senior Advisor Strategy, Planning and Reporting

 

Tā mātou e tuku ana | What we offer
 
•    A large and complex environment with a variety of challenging problems for you to solve.
•    A highly engaged and supportive leadership team.
•    Flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration.
•    A workplace culture that promotes wellbeing, collaboration and belonging.
•    Personal development and training.
•    Vision care.

Salary range: $103,815.00 - $125,958.00

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | 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.
 
Application close: Monday, 4th August 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.