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: Employment services, income, and housing support to people of all ages Funding to community service providers Social policy and advice to government 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. Its an exciting time to join us.

MSD has embarked upon a multi-year transformation of services to New Zealanders. Effective, modern technology will be key to enabling this transformation and we have an extensive programme of work underway. Principal Advisor IST Platform Delivery - Wellington based The Improvement, Systems and Technology group are all about enabling people and partners with improved services and effective technologies so New Zealanders can easily access the support they need.

Foundational to MSDs transformation are simplified systems, and work is underway to bring two critical platforms online from 2025. Have a look at our Technology Strategy https://www.msd.

govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/corporate/msd-technology-strategy.html Tnei tranga | About the role The Principal Advisor will play a key role in supporting the General Manager Platform Delivery with intelligence, advice, coordination and leadership across a range of platforms to ensure performance and service goals are achieved.

This position is responsible for developing and overseeing delivery reporting, coordinating financial oversight of platforms and synchronising the work of platform delivery leadership teams, ensuring a broad range of work form continuous improvement of platforms through to alignment across our strategic programmes. Takohanga tuhinga o mua | Key accountabilities and deliverables Providing quality advice and support to the GM Platform Delivery. Support platform delivery teams to ensure investments for operational integrity of critical systems and platforms risks are planned and delivered in a timely manner.

Monitoring enablement strategic foundations to support transformation. Leading the coordinating of the groups to inform demand and capacity needs for integrated work programme. Overseeing and coordinating finance, compliance and risk management activities across platforms.

Supporting leadership teams roadmaps to simplify and transform our environment. Identifying areas for improving the way we work. Oversee and coordinate business cases across Platform Delivery.

Prepare presentations and documentation of artefacts required for communication at various governance, leadership and decision approval forums. Ko wai.