Capability Developer 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.
Capability Developer
• Youth Service
• Wellington & Whanganui
• Full-time | Fixed Term (12 months)
Do you want to be a part of strengthening the practice of our people?
Are you strengths-based and outcomes driven?
Do you have strong interpersonal & people development skills?
If you answered, ‘yes' we want to hear from you!
About us
Youth Service works with young clients aged 16-19 years to support them into education, training, work-based learning, and employment. Equipping young people with the tools, information, and knowledge to transition towards positive outcomes is our key driver.
We work in a fun, positive, client-centred work environment and we are passionate about transforming the lives of young people so they can be independent, resilient and thrive.
About the opportunity
Youth Service is aligned to the Ministry's Learning and Continuous Improvement Group (LC&I) with the purpose to manaaki our people to grow curiosity, capability and confidence. This will enable our people to Manaaki the mana of our young people, their whanau and communities.
We are seeking a motivated, youth-centred and strength-based person to join the In-House Youth Service team as a Capability Developer who can deliver learning, coaching, support and advice to our staff. The role will cover the Wellington & Whanganui Regions.
About You
This is a hugely rewarding role for those experienced in building strong relationships with people. You will equip, coach & develop staff in their learning journey, ensuring they are well-oriented in their role and have a clear understanding of the learning and development pathway ahead of them.
You will be informed by your youth development expertise to develop a tailored capability plan that captures their goals and aspirations that enables our people to own their development journey.
Skills and experience we are looking for include:
• You have proven experience in behavioural coaching and learning evaluation in the workplace
• You know how to identify opportunities for change and offer solutions to improve our clients experience
• When you're under pressure, you keep calm and carry on
• You have flexibility – that is, you know how to adapt in a busy and changing environment
• Sound communication skills are second nature to you, and you can comfortably adapt your communication style to cater for different people groups
• You develop trust and credibility quickly
• You value inclusiveness, diversity and respect in the workplace.
• A divergent thinker who demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and an open mind in terms of innovative thinking
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A high level of computer literacy
• The ability to self-manage and work with others
For more information about the Youth Service check out the website: http://www.youthservice.govt.nz/
Position Description
Salary range: $71,943.00 - $87,931.00
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: 14 August 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 prior to 1 September 2022. From 1 September 2022 MSD's policy will be to encourage, but not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Ministry of Social Development |
| Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa |
| Position type: | Fixed Term Contract |
| Category: | Community Services |
| Date listed: | 02-Aug-2022 |
| Closing date: | 14-Aug-2022 |
| Reference: | NZ/1650612 |
| Attachment: | capability-developer-july-2020 (6).docx (Word, 730KB) Job Specification |
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| Website: | https://jobs.msd.govt.nz |
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