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, whanau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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.

About the Strategic Finance team
The Ministry for Social Development (MSD) helps New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent, with Vote Social Development being the biggest vote in Government. We are focused on:

• Getting New Zealanders working (employment)
• Supporting people with their housing needs (housing)
• Providing the income support people need (income support)
• Partnering with others (communities/partnerships)
• Enabling MSD people to help New Zealanders - supported by our Te Pae Tawhiti transformation programme

Within our wider finance group, our Strategic Finance team supports MSD's strategy by enabling effective resource allocation and prioritisation. We lead and support financial sustainability with the social development system, and provide high quality, timely, accurate and relevant information and advice to support robust evidence-based investment and financial decisions. We connect financial and non-financial performance and partner with customers to understand and support business outcomes.
We offer a great place to work, with a professional environment which invests in building capability and promoting teamwork. We aim to continually and progressively improve all aspects of the finance function.

Principal Advisor, Strategic Finance
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: Sunday, 08 December 2024

Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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.