Project Manager 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.

 

Mō te tīma / About our team

The Disability Support Services Group (DSS) is being established to ensure fairer access to disability support services in New Zealand, ensuring those with the greatest needs receive quality support services. 

The DSS Review Taskforce has been established to implement the recommendations of the Independent Review in DSS to:

•    provide disabled people with certain and consistent access to DSS, no matter what their circumstances or where they live in New Zealand
•    prioritise funding for disabled people with the highest needs, and those who would benefit most from early intervention support,
•    ensure that Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles are put into practice
•    ensure that the long-term sustainability of DSS is strengthened to provide disabled people and carers with services that are both fair and affordable.

 

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the transition of disability support services into MSD and the Taskforce's work to implement the recommendations of the Independent Review into DSS. This is a high priority project and great opportunity for you to use your project management skills to support the work we are doing to provide fairer access to disability support services across the country.

We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. 

As the Project Manager you'll work closely with the Programme Director and the Workstream leads to support work of the Disability Support Services (DSS) Taskforce. 

Day to day you'll oversee the quality assurance processes, and track performance of the overall work programme. You'll work to build team capability helping to strengthen project management excellent across the team.

 

You'll support and manage bespoke projects where needed, ensuring projects are delivered successfully through: 

•    leading and applying knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet or exceed the stakeholder needs and expectations by following the MSD Project Management Framework
•    ensuring timeframes are kept, quality outcomes achieved, budgets are managed and related impacts across other business units are managed effectively. 

This is a 12-month fixed term role. 

 

Nōu te rourou | What you bring:

•    Experience in a project, policy workstream or change management role, within the New Zealand public service.
•    Knowledge of and experience in the use of project management methodologies.
•    A proven track record leading work planning, quality assurance, and business process, with strong interpersonal and communications skills. 
•    Exceptional relationship management and the ability to influence others to proactively direct projects.
•    Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to pass on project management skills and knowledge to others. 
•    The ability to maintain strong working relationships with relevant key stakeholders.
•    Demonstrated ability to understand financial data and information, cost out all options and support recommendations with quantitative data.

 

Position Description

A copy of the position description can be found here. Project Manager position description.

 

Salary range: $102,533 - $124,402

 

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: Thursday 12 September 2024. 

 

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.