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, whanau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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 Programme Advisor - Transformation Office Wellington based - Permanent role Flexible working environment Specific focus on Enterprise Planning & Tools About the Transformation Office We are responsible for leading the strategic management of MSD's Enterprise work programmes which includes Te Pae Tawhiti Transformation Programme (future direction) and the Integrated Work Programme (current and ongoing change initiatives). Our two areas of focus are: Enterprise Planning & Tools – includes coordination and facilitation of quarterly prioritisation and planning activities, designing and implementing how MSD will delivery change initiatives across the Enterprise and stewards of enterprise planning tools. Value & Governance - includes reporting, controls management, assurance, governance coordination, benefits and value management, and investment advice to governance. Te ahua o te turanga / About the role The Enterprise Planning and Tools team is here to enable MSD to consistently prioritise, plan and deliver its significant programmes of work. We are closely aligned to the Value & Governance team to ensure MSD is a well-oiled machine when it comes to how we deliver change, now and in the future. Taking a lead role, the Senior Programme Advisor will be responsible for establishing and improving enterprise frameworks & processes, specifically focused on prioritisation, delivery planning and planning tools. You will also support the quarterly planning activities. Nga pukenga me nga wheako / Skills and experience We are looking for a Senior Programme Advisor who can hit the ground running. You will have the experience to lead pieces of work, build effective stakeholder relationships, work in a faced-paced environment, be a collaborative team player and have a pragmatic, adaptable, and forward-thinking style approach to work. You will be someone who has highly effective organisation, planning and communication skills and be a motivated individual who can adapt easily to the needs of the programme within a time pressured environment. The ideal candidate will have: (note - your cover letter should address these key areas) Highly effective communication, relationship management and organisational skills. Well-developed and proven influencing and negotiation skills. Experience working in complex delivery environments that use multi-modal project methodologies, including the Agile framework. An ability to form actionable plans to incrementally develop, test and embed change. Experience in the use of planning tools e.g. Planview, Jira. Confluence. Proven decision-making in the face of challenging situations. If you have an interest in being part of MSD's exciting transformation journey and building the future ways of how we deliver change programmes across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you. If successful, we offer a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to grow and develop your skillset further. Position Description Salary range: $99,546.00 - $120,778.00 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 responsibilitieslisted 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 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:Wednesday 20th March Joining us Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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. Original job Senior Programme Advisor posted on GrabJobs . To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
