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.
Senior Project Manager Disability and OSCAR
- Wellington based
- Permanent full time opportunity
Mō te tīma / About the Team
The Māori, Communities and Partnerships (MCP) Group is responsible for building capability across the organisation to support the aspirations of Māori, connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support.
The Service and Contracts Management team within MCP, is responsible for managing a range of contracts with service providers and partners and supporting our industry partnerships with employers. The group also supports the regional contracting teams who work directly with providers throughout New Zealand.
The OSCAR and Disability team is a small team of experts that oversee and administer a range of services to:
- support disabled people to achieve employment and participation outcomes, and
- enable before and after school care provision, to ensure childcare is available for working parents in all communities.
Mō te tūnga / About the role
We're looking for someone who wants a role that is a bit different. As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for keeping our team's project and operational work on track and supporting staff to deliver on time and to a high quality. You will manage delivery, identify and implement opportunities to improve our work/remove blockers, prioritise and sequence activities, and manage project and operational risks, dependencies, and team resourcing. You will provide support to the manager and cover the Manager when they are absent.
Mōu – Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako / Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven track record in a senior role within an operational organisation, ideally within the social sector or commissioned services context.
- Significant project or change management experience, with social or community sector experience being an advantage.
- Strong experience in machinery of government, preferably in an operational context.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to make informed decisions, coordinate, collaborate, prioritise, and integrate, complex work effectively.
- Familiarity with established Project Management methodologies including familiarity with Agile scrum management and sprint planning and review activities
- Ability to see the "big picture", understand the broader strategic context of our work, and navigate the machinery and requirements of a large organisation.
- Experience managing contracts and Service Level Agreements is a benefit.
- Competence in using the MS office software suite including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Sharepoint and Teams. Experience with Jira would also be a plus.
- Ability to interpret financial data, evaluate all options, and support recommendations with quantitative analysis.
- Comfortable in a high-paced environment and able to effectively manage sometimes fast-moving changes to requirements and priorities.
- Proven previous experience in managing a team is preferred.
Senior Project Manager 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.