Ministry of Social Development
Fixed term or secondment 18 months
Based at National Office in Wellington
MSD 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 | Mō te tūnga
We are looking for Advisors with experience working at pace who can contribute to the work with analysis, practical advice and delivery across MSD’s Transformation Programme. Working within established frameworks and guidance, you will help develop workable solutions and support initiatives from planning through to implementation and transition into business as usual.
You’ll work collaboratively with programme teams and stakeholders to align activity, manage day-to-day dependencies and help resolve delivery issues. Along with your ability to build and maintain strong working relationships you’ll show resilience with complex work, conflicting deadlines and ambiguity.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
Ability to foster positive and co-operative working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrate initiative and commitment to the team’s programme and priorities
Experience supporting projects, programmes, transformation initiatives or continuous improvement in a complex organisation
The ability to identify and analyse trends in written material
Clear, succinct written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences.
Strong organisational and planning skills
Proven ability to deliver at pace to tight timeframes in a complex environment
Demonstrate resilience with ambiguity
Collaborate, contribute and work well within a team environment
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
A copy of the position description can be found here. Advisor, position description Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 – $95,873.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Monday 19 October 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
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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 jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal 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 mai
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. 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.
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