Advisor - Office for Seniors

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.

Advisor - Office for Seniors

• Make a real difference for New Zealanders
• Permanent opportunity 
• Location:  National Office, Wellington

Mō te tīma / About our team

 
The Office for Seniors is the primary advisor to the Government on issues affecting older people, located within the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Our vision is that older New Zealanders lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives - kia noho ora tonu ngā kaumātua. We work to improve the lives of older people across the country by promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population.
 

Our work includes:

• supporting the Minister for Seniors
• progressing the implementation of the Better Later Life strategy
• piloting innovative initiatives to support older people in the community
• raising awareness about elder abuse
• progressing an Age friendly Aotearoa
• conducting ageing research 
• stakeholder engagement and communication

We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute and be valued as they age.
 
 

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role
 
We are seeking an Advisor to work in our fast paced and dynamic environment. The role offers an opportunity to accrue experience in strategy, policy and population analysis.  

You will be responsible for developing advice on a range of issues related to our older population, as well as implementing solutions, drafting correspondence, working with community stakeholders and colleagues across government departments.  You will be responsible for a specific set of policy issues within the Office’s wider work programme.  You will also contribute on an ad-hoc basis to all of our work. We’re a small team, so we have to be flexible! 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience
 

• Confidence in analysis and experience advising on a wide range of policy and strategic issues 
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for a variety of audiences, including Ministers, officials and the public
• Ability to draw on data and information to support analysis
• Strong skills coordinating and influencing across diverse government and non-government stakeholders
• A team player who takes initiative

A small amount of ad-hoc travel may be required.
 

If the opportunity appeals to you, please apply now. 
 

Position Description

Advisor Office for Seniors Position Description

Salary range: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00

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 3rd November, 2024. 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.