Business Rules Lead, Wellington
October 03, 2024
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.
Business Rules Lead, Wellington
• Wellington based
• 12 month fixed term
• Are you an experienced Business Rules expert looking for your next challenge?
• Experienced in practice development and shaping best practices and standards for Business Rules across a large organisation?
• Are you passionate about coaching, mentoring, and creating a community of support to help others grow?
• If this sound like you, then we have an exciting and fantastic opportunity for a Business Rules Lead to join our team!
About the role:
The Business Rules Lead will play a key role in building and developing the Enterprise Rules Management Practice for MSD.
The role will be part of the Te Pae Tawhiti Business Process and Rules Management workstream and is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Business Rules standards, methods, and deliverables to enable the Te Pae Tawhiti transformation programme.
You will collaborate with programme leaders, support practitioners in adopting business rules approaches, and advocate for the strategic value of business rules within the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a business rules framework across the Te Pae Tawhiti programme.
• Ensure alignment of business rules with enterprise policies, business processes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to manage dependencies and outcomes related to business rules.
• Champion the business rules management function and drive its value within the programme and wider MSD
• Lead the development of governance processes and ensure quality assurance for business rules.
• Build and mentor a Community of Practice to enhance business rules capabilities across MSD.
As a Business Rules Lead, you join a team that embeds best practice standards for managing business processes and rules at MSD. You will help develop the synergy between these disciplines and uplift how they are utilised throughout the delivery of work.
We are looking for someone who has the desire to build a strong support structure for our people, giving them a safe space to learn and develop their skills and capabilities.
What You’ll Bring:
• Experience: Extensive experience in leading business rules design and implementation in large organisations or transformation programmes.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of business rules lifecycle management and methods, programme and delivery methodologies, and governance processes.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor staff, and collaborate effectively across multiple business units.
• Strategic Focus: Ability to ensure business rules align with programme strategy and contribute to risk management and quality assurance.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong at building partnership, and able to influence stakeholders and drive engagement with business rules.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Ability to coach others in applying rules management techniques in complex work settings.
• Skills and experience in facilitating group sessions and workshops are an advantage.
If you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you!
Position Description
Salary range: $142,530.00 - $210,966.00
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 [email protected]
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: 17 October 2024
Apply early – we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date
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.
