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.
Project Manager Youth Parliament 2025 - until September 2025 Do you enjoy working with young people and our leaders of the future?
Wellington based Fixed term / Secondment / Interagency opportunity until September 2025.
If you're passionate about guiding young leaders, have an eye for detail and can navigate government processes, apply now!
About the role: MYD is seeking an experienced, confident, and highly capable Project Manager to lead and implement Youth Parliament 2025.
Youth Parliament occurs once every Parliamentary term and involves around 120 Youth members of Parliament (MPs), 20 Youth Press Gallery members, and a Youth Clerk from across Aotearoa New Zealand.
It is all about the voice of young people being heard and seeks to provide them with the opportunity to participate in parliamentary processes.
Opportunities for participants may include: Debating a mock Bill and engaging in a general debate in the House.
Asking oral questions of Cabinet Ministers.
Sitting on select committees of inquiry.
Presenting a select committee report in the House.
Taking tours within the parliamentary complex.
Reporting on Youth Parliament proceedings.
Skills and experience: We're looking for you to have comprehensive talents in: Project management; ideally within the public service arena.
Relationships and engagement; your ability to engage, influence and collaborate with key stakeholders and senior leaders is crucial.
Operational Policy analysis; identify, evaluate and address issues.
Working with ambiguity; problem solve, shift gears comfortably, and handle risk and uncertainty.
Ministerial briefings; proven experience at writing and delivering concise complex information.
As you will be providing high quality advice to the Minister for Youth's Office and the Offices of the Clerk and Speaker, a deep understanding of parliamentary workings would be an advantage.
Salary range: $102,533.00 - $124,402.00 How to apply: To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
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 .
Closing date: Wednesday 21st August, 2024 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.
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