Senior Advisor Crown Entities team

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 Crown Entities team

• Join a supportive team environment
• Wellington based
• Permanent full time

Work for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders

Are you an experienced senior planning and performance professional with a background in Crown entity monitoring and appointments? Well, do we have an opportunity for you!

About our team / Mō te tīma

The Strategy, Investment, and Organisational Performance (SIOP) team within the Strategy and Insights business group, is responsible for leading the development of MSD strategies (including investment strategies), accountability documents, organisational performance measurement frameworks and reporting.  The group also provides strategic advice to Ministers, the Leadership Team, and wider MSD on social investment, stewardship policy issues and crown entity strategy, accountability and performance.

The Crown Entities team within SIOP supports the Minister for Social Development and Employment by providing advice on the strategic direction and performance of the three Crown Entities the Minister is responsible for, together with appointments support for a further four entities. 

About the role / Te āhuatunga a te tūranga

The Senior Advisor Crown Entities provides technical expertise and best practice advice in relation to Crown entity monitoring and appointments. Supporting the Manager Strategy and Performance and the General Manager SIOP, you will help ensure the Minister meets their obligations, and that MSD adds value through its role as monitor.

This role oversees Crown entity monitoring and appointments, ensuring they are well-integrated and aligned with best practice. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve these outcomes.

Skills and experience / Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

We are seeking a candidate with 2-3 years of experience in Crown entity monitoring and appointments, ideally at a senior level.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent operational experience is desirable
• Strong technical skills including Crown entity performance monitoring and project management of appointment processes 
• Sound knowledge of government processes (ministerial and Cabinet roles, Parliamentary processes, budget and public service management systems) 
• Strategic thinker, experienced in issue analysis and skilled in report writing
• Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound judgement and strong political awareness/sensitivity.

Join us as Senior Advisor and bring your expertise to drive strategic outcomes and ensure best practice across MSD. Apply now to make a real impact!
 

Position Description

Senior Advisor Crown Entities PD

Salary range: $102,533.00 - $124,402.00

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: Sunday 13th October. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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.