Senior Advisor Planning & Analysis at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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, whānau and communities.
 
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, 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.

Senior Advisor Planning & Analysis

 
•    Identify opportunities and implement solutions.

•    Key relationship management across Service Delivery and the wider

      Ministry.

•    Permanent role, National Office, Wellington.

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Advisor Planning and Analysis to assist the General Manager in providing day to day leadership and work programme management.

This is a key role where you'll work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders within Service Delivery and across MSD.
 

You'll be responsible for providing professional support to ensure the quality of outputs in your areas of responsibility, including the management of projects, practice and processes. You'll work collaboratively with key stakeholders to promote the interests and objectives of Service Delivery and the Ministry.
  

Key attributes we are looking for: 

• Leadership experience, skilled in building and supporting efficient teams, projects and processes.
• Knowledge and experience mentoring and supporting others.
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and business case preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to create actionable recommendations and solutions.
• Able to summarise results and insights into products and tools that are visual, consumable and a point of reference for our stakeholders and users.
• Knowledge of SAS an advantage.
    

This is a great role to influence the Planning and Analysis work programme, build sector wide relationships and provide strategic and operational advice. If you have a desire to drive continuous improvement and a strong background in Planning and Analysis, we would like to hear from you.
 
 

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-support/senior-advisor-planning-and-analysis-july-2021.docx

Salary range: $94,834.00 - $115,908.00

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. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz

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:  3 July 2022

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau 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 Māori, Hapū, 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 which requires employees to be fully vaccinated.