Senior Advisor | Transformation | Wellington

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 104 000 - 126 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a Senior Advisor to support the Integrated Delivery function of a major transformation programme from the National Office in Wellington. The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and ability to translate complex transition state definitions into actionable packages aligned to outcomes.

You will work with a skilled team, influence across levels, and contribute to delivering better experiences and outcomes for New Zealanders

Qualifications

• Experience working at a senior level on transformational or highly complex work.
• Ability to analyse and theme large volumes of complex written information.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace and deliver to tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience to influence without authority and build trusted relationships.

Responsabilités

• Lead and deliver across multiple work items with conflicting timeframes.
• Provide effective leadership and role model our purpose and principles.
• Communicate logically and succinctly to ensure messages are understood by diverse audiences.
• Foster positive and cooperative working relationships within the team.
• Influence others and motivate people to achieve high levels of performance.

Description du poste

Fixed term or secondment 18 monthsBased at National Office in WellingtonMSD is transforming how we deliver services, creating a welfare system that's simpler, smarter and centred on people.Join a talented team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transformation programmes and help create better experiences and outcomes for New Zealanders.About the role | Mo te tungaWe are looking for Senior Advisors with experience working at a senior level across large and complex work to support the Integrated Delivery function of the transformation programme.These roles require the ability to think strategically and communicate complex ideas in a concise and digestible way.You'll use your previous experience working with large volumes of information to translate and make sense of transition state definitions and create smaller packages of mahi and initiatives aligned to business outcomes and programme objectives.You'll be able to demonstrate resilience with complex work, conflicting deadlines, ambiguity and the ability to work well in a team environment.You will be confident in:leading and delivering across multiple work items with conflicting timeframesproviding effective leadership and role model our purpose and principlesencouraging initiative and commitment to the team's programme and prioritiescommunicating logically, fluently, and succinctly both verbally and in writing to ensure messages are understood, and delivering these to a range of audiencesfostering positive and co-operative working relationshipsthe ability to influence others and motivate people to achieve high levels of performanceWhat you bring | Ou pumanawatangaexperience working at a senior level on either transformational or highly complex workproven ability to work collaboratively and responsively in a dynamic and high-profile sectorproven to analyse and theme large volumes of complex written informationan ability to use and interpret analytics and insights to improve user experienceproven stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skillsproven ability to work at pace and deliver to tight timeframesdemonstrated experience to influence without authority and build trusted relationshipsstrong communication, planning, and organisational skills in a busy team environmentPosition Description | He Whakaahuatanga TungaA copy of the position description can be found here. Senior Advisor, position descriptionSalary | Utu-a-tau: $103,815.00 - $125,958.00Applications close | Ka kati nga tono hei te: Monday 19 October 2026About us | Mo matouThe 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, whanau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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 pehea te tuku tonoBefore 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 recruitmentTo 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 whanau 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.