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.
Policy Manager Disability Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity – months Are you an experienced Policy Manager looking for your next challenge?
Wellington based Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
Te ahua o te turanga / About the role As the Disability Policy Manager, your role will be to lead MSD's disability policy work programme.
This team is focused on looking at MSD's role and responsibilities to disabled people and carers within the Social Development and Employment ministerial portfolio.
This includes delivering key Government manifesto commitments around health and disability related benefits, looking at ways in which MSD can support disabled people into suitable employment and considering the interactions between MSD's supports and the wider ecosystem of disability related supports.
You will support the disability policy team to deliver timely and quality policy advice to the Minister for Social Development and Employment, as well as engaging with stakeholders across MSD, the wider public service, and communities of disabled people and those who support them, and others.
The work programme contributes to the broader objectives of the Policy Branch, the work of the Ministry and the priorities of the Government.
You will be responsible for leading a team of 6 policy analysts.
You will develop and maximise the capability of your team members, providing them with opportunities to grow their skills, knowledge and confidence.
You and your team will have the professional support of a Principal Policy Analyst to ensure the work is of a high standard and complex processes or strategic issues are well managed.
The team sits within the International, Disability, and Generational Policy group, alongside the Office for Seniors, and policy teams focused on Older People, Children and Youth, and International policy and you will report to the General Manager of that group.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako / Skills and experience Things we are looking for in applicants Experience leading in a strategic environment and building relationships across a variety of stakeholders Experience producing and recognising high quality policy work Experience developing and managing high performing teams, with a focus on fostering a supportive team culture Developed skills in building the performance of individuals through coaching and attention to professional development An appropriate tertiary qualification or considerable, relevant practical experience Knowledge and confidence in one or more areas of social policy A good understanding of policy implementation and the issues likely to impact on it Commitment to further strengthening the Maori/Crown relationship in ways such as building your own and your team's competencies in Te Tiriti analysis, employing appropriate engagement methods and consideration/application of frameworks such as whanau centred and Kaupapa Maori Knowledge, experience or expertise in disability related issues or community development would be a great asset This team is part of a busy Policy Branch.
The branch has a supportive team environment where people are focused on delivering high quality policy advice.
We work hard to ensure policy settings reflect the diverse needs and wellbeing of New Zealanders while maintaining a strong focus on staff wellbeing and personal work/life balance.
We pride ourselves on investing in and supporting staff to reach their full potential.Organisation environment / Te taiao o te ropuIt is important to us to: support your wellbeing and development provide a flexible working environment where you can learn from a supportive and collegial team of experienced policy professionals develop your career though the opportunities that come from a broad and varied work programme and our commitment to your ongoing professional development collaborate and support each other and we make sure everyone has the chance to develop and to take on new challenges value diversity of thinking and background – this informs the creation of responsive policy that reflects the communities we serve MSD has several employee-led networks that build a sense of community for our people so that they can contribute, belong and thrive.
Our employee-led networks include, but are not limited to: National Office Maori Staff Network - Te Tini o te Raurearea Pasefika Helava Women's Network Pan Asian Network MSD is a CareWise employer.
We commit to showing manaaki to people in our MSD whanau with caring commitments.Position DescriptionSalary range: $,.
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How to apply 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.
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: Wednesday st July, 4.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.
We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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.
MSD has a COVID- vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID- and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
