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Team Leader, Family Violence- Fixed term / Secondment opportunity until June 2025 Are you passionate about service design and achieving better outcomes for whanau?Support the transformation of family violence servicesFast paced, challenging, complex work, but a highly rewarding role with a fantastic teamWellington basedMo te tima / About our team The Safe, Strong Families and Communities (SSFC) team sits within the Maori, Community and Partnerships business unit and delivers MSD's response to family violence and sexual violence across New Zealand.
Te ahua o te turanga / About the role The role of the Team Leader is to support a high-performing team working across the commissioning cycle, with a specific focus on service design.
The family violence service design team works across government and with communities, organisations, and end users to develop better services.
This includes a broader range of family violence services to meet the diverse needs of communities, as well as supporting a culture of continual improvement.
In this role you will be leading an innovative team committed to improving access to family violence services for individuals and whanau that have been affected by family violence.
This team is committed to taking practical action to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prioritising outcomes for whanau Maori.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako / Skills and experience To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:
Strong leadership capabilities with proven staff management experienceExperience with service design and incorporating user voiceKnowledge of the commissioning cycle and procurement processesA working understanding of Te Tiriti o WaitangiRelevant subject matter experienceAn ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersManaging the delivery of multiple projects to agreed timelines and budgetsYour ability to work collaboratively but also to influence and manage the expectations of others as required to ensure progressInnovative thinking and your ability to provide practical solutions for complex issuesSalary range: $120,870.00 - $150,416.00
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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Closing date: Sunday 12th January 2025.
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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.
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