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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 Pacific - Secondment / Fixed Term to March 2023

    Varied, challenging and a highly rewarding role
    Influence and drive delivery
    Bring your strategic and forward thinking
    Work in a Pacific focus environment

The Māori, Communities and Partnerships Group is responsible for building capability across MSD to support the aspirations of the Pacific Prosperity Action Plan, connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support.

As a team, will provide high level strategic, technical and analytical leadership for the Pacific Team (within the Pacific and Community Capability Programmes Group), to gather and share insights and advice on how to make it easier for Pacific to engage with the Ministry and for the Ministry to become more effective in the delivery of services for Pacific clients, families and communities. We establish and lead Māori Communities and Partnerships programmes of work in relation to Pacific and Community Capability, including the development, implementation and on-going review of strategies and action plans in these areas, such as Pacific Prosperity.

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

•    Demonstrated public sector senior project management experience and leadership
•    In-depth Knowledge and experience of Pacific networks and Community Capability
•    Agile training experience
•    Extensive client service knowledge
•    Excellent ability at building and maintaining effective relationships
•    Strong skills in research and analysis and the ability to identify, evaluate and address issues effectively
•    Strong financial and budget bid experience 
•    Proven experience at writing and delivering concise complex information

In this role you will be influential with a strong ability to drive improvements that will ultimately improve the lives and outcomes of Pacific people.  If this sounds like you, apply now

This is an outstanding opportunity to be involved in a high-profile area of work

Position Description:

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-maori-communities-and-partnerships/senior-project-manager-apr21.docx

Salary range: $109,424.00 - $133,740.00

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 competencies 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:   20 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.