About us The Ministry of Social Development 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 and 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.

Director Office of the DCE, Māori, Communities and Partnerships

• Varied, challenging and highly rewarding role
• Permanent full-time role
• National Office, Wellington

An exciting opportunity is available for a Director supporting the Office of the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) in the Māori, Communities and Partnerships (MCP) Group.
Mō te tīma / About our team
The Māori, Communities and Partnerships Group is responsible for building capability across MSD to support the aspirations of Māori and connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga / About the role
This strategic leadership position plays a pivotal role in facilitating the effective functioning of the group, through managing key relationships, overseeing critical work programmes, and ensuring proactive communication with all relevant stakeholders.
In the role of Director DCE's Office, MCP, you will lead or oversee critical projects and significant high-risk issues, ensuring the proactive and effective management of risk, issue management, communications, and media profile. As a key support for the DCE and a member of the MCP Leadership Team, you will manage the DCE's workflow and responsibilities and represent MCP's position through strategic, credible relationships with key stakeholders including the Minister's Office.
The MCP rōpu is made up of five teams, the Pacific and Community Capability Programmes team, the Safe, Strong Families and Communities team, the Ministry of Youth Development, the Service and Contracts Management team, the Māori, Partnerships and Programmes team and a small but mighty MCP Office. The Director support all teams and is a critical liaison with the wider organisation.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Exceptional leadership capabilities
• Sound judgement, innovative thinking, intellectual flexibility and political nous
• To be a passionate people leader, with personal resilience, and the ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Strong and collaborative stakeholder management skills
• A well-rounded understanding of both strategy and operations
• Proven ability to provide high quality advice on a range of issues
• An ability to work with ambiguity and to move quickly in a dynamic environment
• To be outcomes focused, and prepared to get stuck in to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent planning, and written and verbal communication skills

Please note to fulfil the requirements of the Director Office of Māori, Community Partnerships position a Secret security clearance will be required.
For more detailed information about this role, including responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the job description provided.

Te taiao o te rōpū / Organisation environment

The MSD senior leadership team is accessible and engaged in our work. We have a strategic direction which brings us together and inspires our work. Read more about Te Pae Tawhiti – Our Future here: Our strategic direction: Te Pae Tawhiti – Our Future
This is a unique opportunity to work with teams that make a difference to the lives of vulnerable New Zealanders. Our dedicated and collaborative teams work to support each other. We offer challenging, varied, and interesting work. We support flexible work options and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
If you're a driven, skilled leader ready to contribute to a growing, cooperative team tackling future challenges, we welcome your application

Position Description

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-maori-communities-and-partnerships/office-of-the-dce/director-dces-office.docx
Salary range: $175,102.00 - $258,401.00

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 jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 11 September, 2024

Joining us
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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.