Regional Relationship Manager - Ministry of Youth Development at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - Wairarapa

• Fixed term / secondment opportunity until December 2023 
• Wellington based     
• Exciting opportunity to engage and support communities

Join us and make a real difference in the community!

About the role 

The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with and support youth development providers, communities and engage with key stakeholders at a regional and local level to improve outcomes for youth.

This includes:

• Providing informed and robust advice to a range of audiences regarding youth development best practice, and evidence regarding the impact on young people
• Managing relationships and monitoring contracts with MYD-funded providers
• Building and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as Iwi relationships, community groups, local government, MSD programme managers and regional representatives, philanthropic and business sector
• Collating, reporting and analysing information, to identify trends, challenges and opportunities for the Ministry and other key stakeholders
• Providing quality information related to contracting in response to Ministerial requests, Parliamentary questions, OIA and stakeholders
• Contributing to the development of a positive and proactive team culture and actively participating in the team to reach its full potential

Skills and Experience

Your excellent communication and networking skills will enable you to engage with stakeholders and build strong relationships. Important to this role is the ability to work in a collaborative and innovative way in cross-sector settings and a robust understanding of youth development principles and the youth sector. You will have a minimum of three years' experience working in cross sector settings, and have a robust understanding of (and experience working with) MYD-funded providers and services.

Other critical skills include at least two to three years' experience working with, and/or contracting with, non-government organisations and excellent relationship management skills. Ideally, you will also have experience in the development of partnerships (ideally in the philanthropic and business sectors).

In addition, you will need a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent youth development qualification, an ability to work with ambiguity and to move quickly in a dynamic environment.  A working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of the Ministry are important.

Position Description

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-maori-communities-and-partnerships/regional-relationship-manager-may-2021.docx

Salary range: $95,546.00 - $116,778.00

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: Tuesday, 14th February 2023 

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 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.