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.

Senior Advisor Operational Policy, Wellington Fixed term/Temporary for 12months Wellington based M te tma / About our team We are a team that is passionate about getting it right for our clients. We want to make a difference for our clients and kaimahi by influencing the design, development, and delivery of new and existing policies. Were a diverse, fun, and supportive team who will make you feel at home.

Operational Policy is a unique team who work with multiple stakeholders within MSD and externally to: support the policy design and improvement of new and existing policies to ensure the best outcome for our kaimahi and clients support the implementation and delivery of policies to ensure they align with the policy and legislation provide advice on current policy and legislation The team is also responsible for writing and maintaining MSDs operational policy guidelines (Map). M te tnga / About the role As a senior advisor you will: provide advice on current policy and legislation, including individual client cases work collaboratively to lead and support the design and development of new and existing policy and legislation support our Service Delivery colleagues to implement and deliver products and services in line with policy and legislation translate operational policy design into written guidelines (Map) for our kaimahi contribute towards the maintenance of Map to make sure it is consistent and coherent, while identifying areas for improvement analyse policy initiatives from other agencies to understand how they impact or interact with MSD policies, and/or affect MSD clients provide support and mentorship to advisors; helping them to deliver high quality work and build their capability Mu Ng Pkenga me ng Wheako / Skills and experience Were keen to hear from motivated Senior Advisors with a proven track record in Operational Policy. To be successful in this role youll have: a strong research, analysis, and problem-solving ability great people skills, as youll be working with stakeholders across our organisation and externally experience in a client service delivery role, excellent time and self-management skills with a strong ability to manage competing priorities and challenging deadlines the abil.