Programme Lead - Office for Seniors, Age friendly Aotearoa New Zealand
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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.
Programme Lead - Office for Seniors, Age friendly Aotearoa New Zealand
- Permanent opportunity
- Wellington based
- Are you passionate about the issues and opportunities for older people – now and into the future?
Would you relish the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to support older people, local organisations and government at all levels to work together to make New Zealand age friendly?
Mō te tīma / About our team
The Office for Seniors provides a focal point within government for information and advice on issues affecting older people.
- Make a positive difference to the lives of older people and their families
- Provide the critical interface between government, local government, communities, and older people
- Exciting opportunity to be part of a team leading initiatives to support our ageing population
You will be able to use your skills and expertise to deliver results in an exciting and varied programme of work, leading our Age friendly Aotearoa New Zealand programme. You will have the ability to be innovative in your approach and the autonomy and ability to drive through your ideas from conception to completion.
Mō te tūnga / About the role
To be successful in the role, you will need:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent operational experience
- Proven experience in developing, building and maintaining effective and influential relationships across government, local councils and community sectors
- Strong understanding of the machinery of government and experience in working with other sectors
- Superior organisation skills
- Good analytical skills
You will also need to be able to work in a busy environment with the flexibility to work as part of small team and prioritise when needed.
If you enjoy building relationships with a range of stakeholders and using your energy and determination to achieve results, this is the role for you!
Position Description
Programme Lead Position Description
Salary range: $116,827.00 - $141,873.00
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 myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 11th May, 2025.
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.