Advisor Business Support team

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking an Advisor to join the Business Support team. You will deliver high-quality advice, perform analysis, support key workstreams, and help identify practical solutions to complex issues.

Collaboration across MSD will help achieve positive outcomes for New Zealanders. Experience in social contracting, procurement, and policy interpretation is valued, as is strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage competing

Qualifications

• Experience in social contracting, procurement, operational policy, system performance, issues management, or OIA and Ministerial services.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work through complex information and identify key insights.
• The ability to think critically and make sound recommendations.
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and guidance and applying them in a practical way.
• The ability to analyse data, identify trends, and use information to support decision-making.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings, and other high-quality documentation.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice within established frameworks and guidance, and contribute to delivering high-quality services.
• Undertake analysis and support key pieces of work, helping identify practical solutions to complex issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across MSD to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Support projects, improve processes, monitor performance, and provide trusted advice.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of policies and operational guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

# Advisor Business Support team at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleWe currently have an Advisor opportunity in our Business Support team. This role contributes to delivering high-quality advice, support, and services that help MSD achieve its goals and deliver positive outcomes for New Zealanders.Working within established frameworks and guidance, you will provide advice, undertake analysis, support key pieces of work, and help identify practical solutions to complex issues. You will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure high-quality outcomes are delivered consistently.This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to build expertise across several specialist areas. You will play an important part in supporting projects, improving processes, monitoring performance, and providing trusted advice that contributes to organisational goals.**What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga*** Experience in a range of areas such as social contracting, procurement, operational policy, system performance, issues management, or OIA and Ministerial services.* Strong analytical skills and the ability to work through complex information and identify key insights.* The ability to think critically and make sound recommendations.* Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and guidance and applying them in a practical way.* The ability to analyse data, identify trends, and use information to support decision-making.* Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings, and other high-quality documentation.* Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.* Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.* Sound judgement and a willingness to learn and build expertise across different areas of work.This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable working with information and data, and is keen to contribute to work that supports positive outcomes for New Zealand communities.**Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga**Advisor Position Description**Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00****Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Tuesday 17th November 2026.****About us | Mō mātou**The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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 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.**How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono**Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment.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. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail] MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.Joining us | Ko te hono maiJoining 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. You can find out more about our values here.If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.Find similar jobs: Corporate Jobs## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Ministry of Social Development || Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa || Position type: | Permanent - Full Time || Category: | Project/Procurement/Risk Assurance || Date listed: | 05-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $79,200 - $95,873 || Closing date: | 17-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NZ/1956232 || Attachment: | advisor (1).docx (Word, 472KB) || File links: | || Website: | https://jobs.msd.govt.nz |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.