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Committee Fee Member - West Coast

Ministry of Social Development

West Coast

Category Charity & Voluntary Jobs

About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. Were in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whnau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Mori, whnau, hap, 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.

Public Notice On behalf of the Minister for Social Development and Employment, the Ministry of Social Development is seeking community focused people for the role of Community Representative on the local Benefits Review Committee. This position covers the Nelson/Tasman Region and surrounding areas. The Benefits Review Committee provides an informal setting for clients to review decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development about their benefit entitlement.

As a Community Representative you will provide a community perspective to the Benefits Review Committees decision-making process. You will be required to read benefit review reports, attend hearings arranged for the client and the Ministry, and consider decisions on a case-by- case basis. Hearings are scheduled to be held regularly, however as there is a pool of Community Representatives in each region, individual Community Representatives may not be required to sit on every hearing.

In this role you will need to be able to relate to a range of people within the wider community, have good community experience and knowledge, and respect the views, beliefs, and cultural perspectives of others. This is a Ministerial appointment. Names of successful candidates will be forwarded for consideration by the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

Position Description https://www.msd.govt.

nz/hr/documents/recruiting-files/brc-community-representative-role-description.doc How to apply 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, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobsmsd.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. Closing date: Wednesday 14th February 2024 Joining us Joining MSD means being part of a whnau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

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