Senior Visual Designer, Wellington
Date: 28 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.
Senior Visual Designer, Wellington
MSD – services for the future
- Wellington based
- Parental leave cover – one year fixed term/secondment opportunity
- Dynamic and supportive work culture
Are you a passionate Senior Visual Designer ready to make an impact?
Join MSD's transformation programme.
MSD – services for the future is a multi-year transformation programme that will reimagine how MSD works, making it easier for New Zealanders. to get support from MSD and its partners.
Te āhua o te tūranga / about the role
This role involves producing print and online visual design services from concept through to final delivery for our programme.
As our Senior Visual Designer, you will bring your knowledge and experience in graphic design, illustration, styles and layout techniques to the table.
You will also provide top-tier advice and relevant services to our transformation programme. This ensures our communications meet their objectives, reach the intended audience, and adhere to channel requirements.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / skills and experience
To excel in this role, you will need:
- A tertiary qualification in graphic design or substantial recent experience in providing professional design services.
- A minimum of five years in the design/production industry, with a strong understanding of both Mac and PC operating environments, including proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suite, and Procreate.
- Comprehensive knowledge of design, digital illustration, and various production environments, coupled with an understanding of production processes for visual communications across print, social media, and online platforms.
- An ability to navigate New Zealand’s publishing and accessibility requirements, including the New Zealand Government Web Standards, and apply MSD’s plain language style guide.
- Knowledge and appreciation of tikanga and te reo Māori, and an understanding of how organisational objectives translate into design.
- Demonstrated experience integrating design/production projects across various content and digital channels, and working effectively with design, print, and production suppliers.
- Strong project management skills, preferably in a medium to large organisation, complemented by excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and presentation abilities.
This role is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills and make a significant impact on the transformation programme.
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we would love to hear from you.
Position Description
Salary range: $103,815.00 - $125,958.00
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: 10 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.
