Principal Advisor, Operations
October 22, 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.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role:
As the Principal Advisor in the Operations team, you will provide high level operational, technical and analytical leadership to the Group Manager Operations and across Whaikaha.
You will lead and develop regular and effective stakeholder communications using a diverse range of channels including papers for the Executive Leadership Team and Ministers.
You will provide leadership for projects and work with others to ensure all work is well planned, and the appropriate planning tools and methods are used.
You will support the team to enhance their capability and provide them with coaching, mentoring and quality improvement advice during their day to day work.
This is a fixed term role ending 25 July 2025.
Ko wai koe | About You:
You will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of disability issues in Aotearoa New Zealand and a current understanding of the health and disability support services commissioning environment including relevant policies.
Your strong and effective relationship management skills will ensure you are well connected with external networks and relevant organisations.
You have demonstrated experience in providing strategic, operational, and planning advice to senior management. This is paired with well-developed analytical skills with the ability to write well and provide robust advice and recommendations for Executive Leadership and Ministers.
You will have experience in developing and leading projects in critical areas of work and proven experience in performing a trusted advisor role to peers and colleagues.
To undertake this role successfully, you will be a disabled person or be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community, as well as having empathy and an understanding of the unique and diverse experiences of disabled people.
Mō Te Tono, Mō Te Tirotiro Tātai Tūranga | Apply or View the Position Description:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Principal Advisor Operations position description.
Salary range: $117,419.00 - $174,069.00
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: Wednesday 6 November 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.
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