Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$122k–$152k/yr
Permanent, full-time opportunity available Are you an Employment Relations expert looking to join an Employment Relations focused team? Based in Wellington We’re keen to hear from professionals with strong employment rel…
Skills: Employment relations, Employment legislation, Conflict resolution, Stakeholder management, Policy application
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$79k–$96k/yr
About the role | Mō te tūnga The Child and Youth Policy team has a diverse work programme, which focuses on children and young people up to the age of 24 years old. Some of the areas we’re involved in include providing p…
Skills: Policy advice, Analytical thinking, Critical thinking, Stakeholder management, Communication skills
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$143k–$178k/yr
An exciting, innovative programme of work that will make a long term difference Lead strategic sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives Be part of MSDs sustainability and emission reduction journey Permanent op…
Skills: Sustainability strategy, Carbon management, Environmental leadership, Strategic advice, Stakeholder engagement
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$79k–$96k/yr
Kick-start or further develop your career in commercial and procurement services Gain exposure to governance, procurement, and strategic commercial activities Join a supportive, collaborative team that delivers value acr…
Skills: Procurement, Governance, Strategic commercial activities, Analytical skills, Reporting
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$120k–$145k/yr
Permanent, full-time opportunity About our team | Mō te tīma The Corporate Portfolio (CP) supports MSD’s vision by delivering corporate platform systems, processes, people capability and information that support our orga…
Skills: Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle EPM Cloud, Financial accounting, System integration, Data analysis
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$91k–$110k/yr
Manage contracts and provider relationships for DSS Drive high-quality service delivery and robust contract management Join a collaborative, purpose-led public sector team Join our Disability Support Services team to man…
Skills: Contract management, Procurement, Relationship management, Performance monitoring, Commissioning
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$70k–$84k/yr
Support contract monitoring, analysis and assessment of compliance across Disability Support Services Use data insights to support improved contract management and provider performance monitoring Permanent full-time oppo…
Skills: Contract monitoring, Data analysis, Compliance assessment, Performance reporting, Financial statement analysis
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$138k–$172k/yr
Lead the delivery of modern IAM capabilities including IGA, PAM, CIAM and Authentication Influence enterprise technology roadmaps and drive high-quality delivery outcomes Coach, mentor and develop specialist teams while …
Skills: Identity and Access Management, IGA, PAM, CIAM, Authentication
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$143k–$178k/yr
Based at National Office in Wellington Permanent role About the role | Mō te tūnga The Value Stream Lead is based in Wellington and reports to the Director, Solutions. The Transformation Group works across MSD to support…
Skills: Product Management, Agile Frameworks, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Planning, Roadmap Development
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$122k–$152k/yr
Permanent role Based on site at National Office, Wellington Develop and lead significant communications strategies, work programmes and campaigns Contribute to meaningful outcomes for New Zealanders. About the role | Mō …
Skills: Strategic Communications, Campaign Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Communications, Writing
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$107k–$151k/yr
It’s an exciting time to join the Social Investment Agency as we lead change across the public service to implement social investment and support Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending. Ko wai …
Skills: Policy Analysis, Evidence-Based Advice, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Written Communication
Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand · On-site
$61k–$74k/yr
About the role | Mō te tūnga Permanent position available to for an Administration Officer to join the team in Palmerston North. In this busy and varied role you are responsible for coordinating meetings, rooms, video co…
Skills: Meeting Coordination, Fleet Management, Data Entry, Health & Safety, Financial Reconciliation
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$122k–$152k/yr
About our team | Mō te tīma: The Policy and Legislation team works collaboratively across MSD to advise on operational, policy and legislative matters, in a way which achieves the Ministry’s regulatory stewardship obliga…
Skills: Legal Advice, Policy Development, Regulatory Reform, Legislative Drafting, Public Law
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$122k–$152k/yr
About our team | Mō te tīma: The Policy and Legislation team works collaboratively across MSD to advise on operational, policy and legislative matters, in a way which achieves the Ministry’s regulatory stewardship obliga…
Skills: Legal Advice, Public Law, Policy Development, Regulatory Reform, Legislative Drafting
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$164k–$204k/yr
Lead and mature a critical enterprise practice with organisation-wide impact Shape delivery capability, governance and workforce strategy at scale Operate as a Portfolio Manager, aligning delivery outcomes with enterpris…
Skills: Enterprise Practice Leadership, Portfolio Management, Governance, Workforce Strategy, People Leadership
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$164k–$204k/yr
Support alignment of solutions with broader platform and organisational direction Lead the delivery of complex, high-impact technology initiatives across MSD’s evolving technology landscape. Multiple 12 month fixed term …
Skills: Project management, Stakeholder management, Vendor management, Risk management, Financial management
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
$104k–$126k/yr
Permanent, full time Based at Te Kāika Service Centre, Dunedin What you’ll be doing | Ko te mahi As a Regional Health Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting our frontline teams across the Southern Region. Rather t…
Skills: Health advisory, Relationship management, Stakeholder engagement, Analytical skills, Training facilitation
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand • On-site
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Provide subject matter expertise to leadership and managers to resolve complex or high-risk employment relationship issues. Support the organization by coaching leaders and managing legal challenges or disputes.
Requires expert knowledge of employment legislation and a proven track record in applying employment policy. Candidates should have experience working with stakeholders such as lawyers, unions, and the Mediation Service.
We’re keen to hear from professionals with strong employment relations / legal / HR backgrounds who are interested in working at our large and diverse Ministry
Reporting to the Manager, ER Consultancy, you will provide our leadership team and managers with subject matter expertise, supporting them to resolve complex / high risk employment relationship problems at all levels. The ER Consultancy team’s work ranges from coaching leaders to assisting and advising on all ER matters as they arise, through to resolving disputes and legal challenges.
We have a strong focus on people’s wellbeing and work life balance. Our talented team consists of dedicated individuals located around the country who are supportive and encouraging of one another and come together regularly. Although your role is relatively autonomous, you will have a support network in the wider team who understand the business and can provide you with their professional support and guidance.
As an ideal candidate you will have a proven career history that highlights:
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.
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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.
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We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau .
For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of this Page, please refer to: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/tools/social-media-terms-and-conditions.html Come and join us at MSD. We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. Our work touches the lives of more than one million New Zealanders. This is not work we do alone. We work closely with other government agencies, non-government organisations, advisory and industry groups, and communities and iwi. Together we aim to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of New Zealanders. You can have a long-term and progressive career at MSD across New Zealand. We have professionals operating in over 300 locations, so whether you’re a Policy Analyst based in Wellington or a Case Manager located in Timaru, we have opportunities for you. Because of our size and diversity we offer varied careers in: • Policy, including research and evaluation • Corporate support, like IT, Finance, Human Resources and Legal Services • Service delivery through Work and Income; and Students, Seniors and Integrity Services To view our current vacancies please visit: https://msdcareers.msd.govt.nz Vacancies are regularly updated, but to stay ahead of the game, register your interest in hearing about all advertised opportunities with the Ministry by setting up a job seeker profile with us and receiving job alerts.
Offices: 56 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, NZ
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau .
For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of this Page, please refer to: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/tools/social-media-terms-and-conditions.html Come and join us at MSD. We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. Our work touches the lives of more than one million New Zealanders. This is not work we do alone. We work closely with other government agencies, non-government organisations, advisory and industry groups, and communities and iwi. Together we aim to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of New Zealanders. You can have a long-term and progressive career at MSD across New Zealand. We have professionals operating in over 300 locations, so whether you’re a Policy Analyst based in Wellington or a Case Manager located in Timaru, we have opportunities for you. Because of our size and diversity we offer varied careers in: • Policy, including research and evaluation • Corporate support, like IT, Finance, Human Resources and Legal Services • Service delivery through Work and Income; and Students, Seniors and Integrity Services To view our current vacancies please visit: https://msdcareers.msd.govt.nz Vacancies are regularly updated, but to stay ahead of the game, register your interest in hearing about all advertised opportunities with the Ministry by setting up a job seeker profile with us and receiving job alerts.
Offices: 56 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, NZ
