T tranga i roto i te Manat Your place in the Ministry The Improvement, Systems and Technology (IST) group are all about enabling people and partners to improve services with coherent and effective technology solutions for MSD so New Zealanders can easily access the support they need. IST is organising its technology delivery organisation, to better align itself in enabling business capabilities using platforms, capabilities & practices approach. The intention is to foster closer collaboration with our business stakeholders for business and strategy alignment to enable architecturally coherent technology solutions and invest our efforts on strategic platforms, eliminate technology sprawl, silos and reduces legacy technical debt.

We are also working on our culture and people capabilities to build strong engagement and delivery leadership. We are passionate about creating a responsive organisation that embraces continuous learning, collaboration, maturing our expertise and improving the way we work. We have established practices to enable this, and we are on the lookout for talented people who are passionate about client outcomes and taking on challenges with a problem solving mindset to pave the way for MSDs transformation.

Its an exciting time to join us. MSD has embarked upon a multi-year transformation of services to New Zealanders. Strong and experienced leadership, modern technology and an action-oriented mindset will be key to enabling this transformation and we have an extensive programme of work underway.

Have a look at our Technology Strategy https://www.msd.govt.

nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/corporate/msd-technology-strategy.html Director Portfolio Engagements Wellington - National Office Tnei tranga | About the role MSDs transformation strategy brings with it a newly established opportunity for a Director Portfolio Engagements to join the Improvement, Systems and Technology group. This role is responsible for leading IST teams to engage with MSDs service portfolios and senior business stakeholders to develop, shape, plan and prioritise business initiatives that require enablement or uplift of business and technology capabilities.

Being present, accessible, an enabler of collaboration, providing sound advice, and removing roadblocks to progress are important qualities we are looking for. The role is about engaging at the front end of the business with senior stakeholders and supporting requirements for transformation and change enablement work. Taking ownership of technology related outcomes is imperative, where problem solving and enabling quality engineered solutions responsive to business needs, alignment to technology strategy and architectural disciplines are front of mind.

This senior leadership role is required to understand and navigate potentially difficult and complex technology challenges and moving parts, so a demonstrable understanding or hands on experience of software and applications delivery practices.