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. Position Details • Wellington based • Fixed term to end of June 2025 Te Pae Tawhiti – Our Future is about MSD's future role and how we can make a bigger and better difference for New Zealanders. Te Pae Tawhiti Transformation Programme is a major undertaking, spanning several years and delivering significant benefits to over a million New Zealanders who access MSD support and services. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be involved in MSD's multi-year transformation journey. Role Overview The Principal Programme Advisor, Te Pae Tawhiti is a key advisory role, providing expertise and leadership, building confidence with stakeholders, and creating transparency and insight for decision makers. This is an opportunity to influence a once-in-a-generation transformation programme in a team that actively grows and develops kaimahi. Minimum Requirements: • Experience working in large change programmes • Extensive experience within a programme management office identifying, managing, and reporting on programme risks and issues • Proven ability to work with delivery teams to develop programme standards to improve the effectiveness of cost, time, risk, and issue management • Ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including senior management, to achieve desired outcomes • Expert knowledge of the Planview and Jira systems • An understanding of, and ability to work collaboratively and responsively in Public Sector settings • Can take complex ideas/concepts and identify/turn these into practical actions, including obtaining engagement, commitment, and buy-in from relevant stakeholders • Experience/willingness to embed Te Ao Maori into BAU Application Process Are you a thought leader who gets excited about identifying opportunities, making recommendations, and creating strategies based on continuous improvement? Do you have strong relationship-building and influencing skills? Are you comfortable dealing with ambiguity as the programme forms? Then apply early! We may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. 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. Apply early; we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr