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 HR Advisor - fixed term/secondment to August 2023

About our Group

The People Group ensures that MSD has the organisation, people and culture capable to deliver on the Government's outcomes and priorities.  We provide strategic and operational support through a full suite of HR strategies, policies, procedures and services.  We are a collaborative team who provide great service and continuous improvement within a constructive culture. 

About the role

Come and join our team 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. 

This is a unique opportunity to deliver informed and value-added HR and employment advice and guidance in contribution to MSD's supporting of the community.   

You'll play a key role in in the delivery of HR Advisory services to our diverse stakeholder group as an experience generalist.  Responsibilities include the overseeing of MSD's sensitive events and management of people issues. 

As a senior professional, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with the HR Advisory team. You'll coach and mentor our team of HR Advisors to grow and develop their understanding of delivering an exceptional HR Service. 

Skills and experience 

As no two days are the same, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment with diverse internal stakeholder groups.  Your proven skills at building strong relationships, coupled with the ability to identify pragmatic and relevant solutions to a variety of people issues will set you up for success.  Ideally, you can demonstrate some of the following: 

• A genuine passion for coaching and supporting others around building their capability
• Proven experience successfully delivering operational human resource services effectively and efficiently, in a challenging and fast paced environment
• The ability and motivation to quickly develop, foster and maintain excellent working partnerships with stakeholders and management at all levels
• Proven project/change management skills and experience
• Ideally some experience in the Public Service/medium – large organisations

At MSD we actively encourage our staff to grow and develop their careers through our staff development programme - Te ara piki.  We have a fun, supportive workplace and offer flexibility in how you work. 

Position Description 

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-people-and-capability/people/senior-hr-advisor-jul-21.docx

Salary range: $94,834.00 - $115,908.00

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.