Senior Advisor, Service Delivery Partnerships and Programmes

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 Advisor, Service Delivery Partnerships and Programmes Wellington based
Fixed term or secondment to 3 July 2026
A leadership role within the Limited Service Volunteers programme
Partnering with others to improve the social and economic wellbeing of New Zealanders.

We are looking for a people focused Senior Advisor to work within the Service Delivery Partnership and Programmes team.

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with external stakeholders in order to improve the lives of individuals, their whanau and their community.
Relationship management is at the heart of this position. You will be working with client interest groups, government agencies and community partners to deliver programmes and services that support the needs of our clients.

Supporting the Limited Service Volunteers programme will be a key focus for this role.
The successful applicant will be required to work at both a strategic and operational level to ensure that programme goals are achieved, employment outcomes are maximised, and social wellbeing strategies are realised.

We are looking for someone who has
• The proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in implementing and managing programmes of work
• The ability to provide innovative solutions to complex work programmes
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for delivering robust solutions
• A demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Position Description /msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/business-enterprise-support-services/senior-advisor.docx
Salary range: $102,533.00 - $124,402.00 How to apply
To apply, click the '' 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 responsibilitieslisted in the position description.
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Closing date: 21 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.
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