General Manager | Aporei-Ministerial and Executive Services (MaES)-12 months Fixed Term/Secondment 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, whanau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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.
Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment Position – 12 months
Location: National Office, Wellington
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic General Manager (GM) to lead a high performance, positive and inclusive culture within the Ministerial and Executive Services (MaES) team. This is an exciting and impactful role, and you'll demonstrate your leadership skills and experience in the 'machinery of government'. The Ministerial and Executive Services Group (MaES) provides high quality support to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team and manages MSD's support of Ministerial offices.
Mo te tunga| About the role
As the GM, MaES, you will provide leadership of the MaES Group and management team, and across the Ministry, in the release of Ministry information and the provision of support to the Chief Executive, Ministers, and Parliament. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, Organisational Assurance & Communication (OAC), your key responsibilities include:
Leading the provision of replies to all Ministerial, Parliamentary Questions, Official Information Act requests, Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner complaints and correspondence for the Chief Executive.
Leading the Ministry's governance functions, to ensure there is appropriate support and advice to the Leadership Team, governance committees, and the wider organisation on governance matters.
Providing high quality advice on strategies and issues that relate to the Ministry's reputation and its accountability to Parliament and the public, including the management of select committee engagement through Annual Review and Estimates processes.
Overseeing and monitoring the Review of Decision and Benefits Review Committee processes and relationship with beneficiary advocates and Community Law Centres o Aotearoa.
Leading a programme of training, guidance, and advice to improve performance and capability across the Ministry.
Ko nga mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitu | What you'll need to succeed.
You will have substantial senior leadership experience and an intimate knowledge of what it takes to drive outcomes through teams of people. You will be a big picture thinker with exceptional people skills and strategic nous to navigate a complex environment. You will have experience working closely with your managers and team to deliver wider organisational goals.
You will have sound knowledge of parliamentary, public service and political interface and be able to navigate through the complexity and ambiguity of this environment while providing timely and accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Salary range: $175,102.00 - $258,401.00
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.
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Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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.
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