Senior Information Management Advisor

Ministry of Social Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Flexible working arrangements

Mix of strategic and tactical work

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) invites applications for a Senior Information Management Advisor based in Wellington, with a focus on ensuring good information practices across business services and solution design. You will work with the IPS Group within Organisational Assurance and Communications to support change and deliver key activities.

Join a people-centred organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and capability development.

Qualifications

• Experience with designing and maintaining M365/SharePoint with lifecycle management.
• Ability to provide pragmatic advice in complex information landscapes.
• Provide technical and by-design advice to build good information practices into solution design.
• Experience in information management risk assessment and assurance on complex solutions.
• Experience migrating Objective to M365/SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of statutes and regulations including the Public Records Act 2005.
• Ability to develop and implement Information policies, standards, frameworks, and training.
• Ability to interpret Disposal Authorities into SharePoint retention policies.
• Strong relationship management to influence fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Apply pragmatic information management solutions to complex issues.
• Experience applying technical expertise in a flexible, agile way.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain M365 (SharePoint) with lifecycle management.
• Provide pragmatic advice in complex information landscapes.
• Provide technical and by-design advice to build good information practices into solution design.
• Perform information management risk assessment and assurance on complex solutions.
• Migrate Objective to M365 (SharePoint).
• Ensure compliance with statutes and regulations including the Public Records Act 2005.
• Develop, maintain, and implement information policies, standards, frameworks, guidance, training, and processes.
• Interpret Disposal Authorities into SharePoint retention policies.
• Influence the implementation of fit-for-purpose business solutions.
• Apply pragmatic information management solutions to complex issues.
• Apply technical expertise in a flexible, agile way.

Skills

SharePoint design

Information governance

Risk assessment

Disposal policy

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Tools

SharePoint

Objective

Job description

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Multiple permanent roles available including a 12 Month fixed term

Based at National Office, Wellington (will consider other locations for the right candidate)

The Organisation:

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.

As a people-centric organisation, MSD is committed to supporting and enabling New Zealanders. They work with partners across the country to provide social policy, income, employment, and housing support to individuals and communities of all backgrounds. They value diversity, inclusion, fun, and innovation, offering capability development and on-the-job training.

The Group:

As part of MSD’s Organisational Assurance and Communications Group, the Information Privacy and Security (IPS) Group offer support and advice across Information Management, Security and Privacy domains.

Your Role:

You will join as a Senior Information Management Advisor to join the team, during a time of change. You will bring your extensive knowledge in Information Management to ensure good information practices are applied to business services and solution design. You will work collaboratively with other team members and the wider business to deliver the Group's functional activities.

We welcome applicants who have experience across multiple areas below:

• Design and maintenance of M365 (SharePoint) and/or Objective with a focus on ensuring lifecycle management is built in
• Experience in providing pragmatic advice in complex information landscapes
• Providing technical expertise and by design advice to build good information practices into solution design
• Demonstrated experience of providing information management risk assessment and assurance on complex solutions
• Experience in migration of Objective to M365 (SharePoint)
• Excellent understanding of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations, including compliance obligations under the Public Records Act 2005
• Capability to develop, maintain, and implement Information policies, standards, frameworks, guidance, training, and processes
• Ability to interpret Disposal Authorities into SharePoint retention policies either natively or via 3rd party tooling
• Strong relationship management skills to influence the implementation of fit-for-purpose business solutions
• Ability to apply pragmatic information management solutions to complex issues
• Experienced and confident in applying technical expertise in a flexible, agile way

What’s in it for you?

• Supportive leadership
• Enjoy a mix of strategic and tactical work
• Working collaboratively with experts across the information domains to achieve good outcomes
• Flexible working arrangements

Core values:

• Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of people
• Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities
• Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
• Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity

Join them today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. You must have a valid NZ work visa for your application to be considered.

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $119,586.00 - $145,235.00