Principal Advisor Kotahitanga at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - WairarapaAbout 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.
Te Pae Tawhiti – Our Future is about the Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) future role and how we can make a bigger and better difference for New Zealanders. Te Pae Tawhiti transformation programme is a multi-year journey that will deliver services that are easier, more accessible, and better integrated across MSD.
Te Pae Tawhiti will also accelerate MSD's embedding of a relational approach to commissioning, which will help us work in a more consistent and fairer way with all our partners throughout Aotearoa. This is the focus of the Kotahitanga service change, which reflects that we are stronger when working together with whanau, hapu, iwi, providers, communities, and other government agencies. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a tuapapa (foundation) for all the work we do.
You will take the lead in sustaining effective relationships with our key stakeholders, ensuring their perspectives, insights, and concerns are integrated into Kotahitanga's work. You will provide strategic advice and insightful information that promotes confidence and enables well-informed decision-making. Success in this role is achieved through collaboration, working closely with Kotahitanga workstream leads and the Kotahitanga Service Change Lead.
This is a fixed term role until 27 June 2025.
Key Responsibilities: Demonstrated experience in strategic advisory roles, with a proven record in fostering confidence and enabling effective decision-making.Mastery in championing a Te Ao Maori perspective, integrating Te Ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all initiatives.Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve effectively in time-sensitive situations.A history of collaborative work with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, iwi/Maori, and community groups.Awareness of the wider social sector ecosystem and understanding of government workings.Adaptability to diverse needs while keeping focus on delivering improved outcomes for our communities.Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodology is preferred.Excellent technical proficiency, capable of producing high-quality, detail-oriented documents amidst busy and complex environments.Interested in making a significant contribution in a meaningful career? We welcome you to submit your application today!
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 ******.
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.
Closing date: Wednesday 27 November 2024. Please note that interviews are highly likely to take place shortly after the close date.
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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