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.

Regional Commissioner for Social Development, East Coast

• East Coast region (based in Napier)
• Permanent, Full Time
• Ko te pae tawhiti Whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata Whakamaua kia tina
• Seek out the distant horizons, while cherishing those achievements at hand
• Helping mokopuna, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, families and communities is at the centre of what we do

The Ministry of Social Development works to contribute positively to the wellbeing of people today and into the future.
From the services we deliver to the policy advice we give; we strive to keep improving so we can help each generation of New Zealanders build the capabilities they need to contribute positively to society.
We are a trusted and proactive organisation, connecting clients to the support and services that are right for them, with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for marginalised population groups.
We pride ourselves in partnering with Community, Māori and others to collectively grow talent within our region.
The East Coast region extends as far north to Potaka and moving southward takes in the city of Gisborne, the rural township of Wairoa, the Bay Cities of Napier and Hastings, with Takapau in the south.
Our region has a significant Māori population with approximately 52% of the Gisborne/East Coast and approximately 27% of the greater Hawke's Bay population being of Māori descent.
Runanga are located in Ruatoria and Gisborne. Taiwhenua are located in Hastings, Napier, Wairoa and Central Hawke's Bay.
MSD is a public sector partner across both Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti regions, and maintains an active role in implementing regional strategies and action plans as a member of – Matariki Hawkes Bay, Tairāwhiti Economic Action Plan, Manaaki Tairāwhiti, Wairoa Community Partnership Group, Central Hawkes Bay Community Reference Group, and Regional Public Service Leads, among others.

As a Regional Commissioner you will:

• Provide leadership of your people to support New Zealanders with employment, housing, social wellbeing and income support
• Partner with iwi to support their aspirations
• Work with partners to identify priorities, challenges and opportunities and enable solutions to improve the lives of the whānau we serve
• Understand and address fundamental barriers to long term social and economic wellbeing
• Put our knowledge to work – contribute to a whole of government solution to uncover future realities and opportunities for our people by sharing our knowledge
• Identify and respond to changes and trends in regional employment and economic outcomes in order to future proof our workforce and support industry led solutions to current and future labour demands
• Proactively work with partners to support local emergency or social impacts that require a welfare/recovery response

Requirements

• Proven ability to drive strategic and operational performance across a large and complex team
• Natural ability to use information and data to support you to implement strategy, influence change, and maintain a high-performance culture
• You will have, or can build, credibility within Iwi, Hapū, Community, and other government agencies, enabling effective partnerships and engagement
• Substantial experience operating at a senior level focusing on delivery to client groups
• You will have proven expertise in creating an environment that fosters growth and development
• This is a busy and challenging leadership role and includes participation in a collegial leadership team committed to supporting people to deliver quality services
• This role requires exceptional relationship management skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders

We welcome applications from previous candidates for this role.

Position Description

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/regional-commissioner-for-social-development.docx

MSD Statement of Intent 2018 to 2022 - copy and paste below into your browser.
https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/corporate/statement-of-intent/2018/statement-of-intent-2018-2022-online-version.pdf
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: 1 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.