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.

HR Advisor - fixed term / secondment to August 2023

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide accurate and timely HR advice and support to our diverse customers.  You'll have the opportunity to be involved in projects focused on continuous improvement, change management and other exciting HR initiatives at a dynamic, complex government organisation. 

Developing close working relationships with managers at all levels and position yourself as a valued and trusted HR Advisor will be key. 

Mentoring our Assistant HR Advisors to build team capability will also be a big part of your role.  You'll collaborate with the wider HR group and draw on the knowledge of our HR experts to develop broader HR expertise.

 
 
Skills and Experience

You're passionate about partnering with people and wish to develop your HR career.  You bring innovation and a good level of generalist experience to provide an exceptional customer experience.
  

Our ideal candidate might have some of the following:

• Experience working at HR advisory level
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confident dealing with managers at all levels
• Partnership focused relationship management skills with the ability to persuade and influence
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• A client focus, with a desire to improve and streamline the delivery of HR services 

About our Team 

At MSD we have a strong focus on people's wellbeing and work life balance.  Our team consists of passionate individuals who are supportive and encouraging of one another.  We pride ourselves on having a friendly and fun working environment and focus on developing our staff to reach their full potential.  MSD's flexible working policy enables you to have great work/life balance. 
 

Position Description 

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-people-and-capability/people/hr-advisor-october-2020.docx

Salary range: $71,231.00 - $87,060.00

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 â€“ please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate. 

Closing date:  2 March 2022

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, HapÅ«, 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 which requires employees to be fully vaccinated.