Director Investment and Performance
Date: 11 Aug 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
Help us shape the future of social investment in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving system-wide change through evidence-based investment? The Social Investment Agency (SIA) is seeking a visionary Director – Investment and Performance to lead a high-impact team at the heart of government decision-making.
About Us:
As a central agency, SIA plays a critical role in system stewardship, standard setting, and investment advice. Our System Performance and Investment Advice Group works closely with Ministers to design and influence the social system, ensuring investments are targeted to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.
The Role:
As Director – Investment and Performance, you will lead a team responsible for delivering:
- Investment and Performance Advice: Partnering with Treasury and other agencies to improve understanding of impact, identify investment opportunities, and advise on system-wide performance.
- System Performance Insights: Delivering actionable, repeatable insights grounded in data and evidence to support strategic decision-making.
- System Monitoring: Overseeing performance of the Social Investment Fund and other entities and implementing a maturity framework to assess and improve system commissioning and delivery.
You’ll work closely with the Deputy Chief Executive and other senior leaders to translate strategic plans into operational deliverables, manage business planning, and monitor budgets and policies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven leadership in complex decision-making environments
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability
- Experience working with Ministers and senior stakeholders
- Ability to translate data and evidence into credible, actionable advice
- Commitment to improving outcomes for communities through system change
Position Description
Salary range: $201,025.00 - $283,800.00
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Starting salaries are negotiated based on relevant skills and experience, with offers generally made between $201 025 and $236 500. |
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to influence how New Zealand invests in social services, using data and evidence to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a collaborative; forward-thinking agency committed to innovation and impact.
To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the online process. Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 21st August 2025; however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date.
