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.
Chief Executive Advisor, Wellington
- ; Secondment or Fixed Term to May 2026
- ; Based at National Office in Wellington
Are you keen to provide advice and work closely with the Leadership Team and the Chief Executive?
Would you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment at the heart of the Ministry?
As a Chief Executive Advisor you will be part of a team of advisors working for the Director of the Chief Executive's Office to provide high quality strategic advice on a range of portfolio areas to the Chief Executive.
You will be expected to also work closely with business units across the Ministry of Social Development within your delegated portfolio area to ensure advice is robust, accurate and timely.
Adaptability, and comfortable working at pace to provide sound advice and facilitate solutions to complex policy and organisational challenges will be key to your success in this role. You should also be able to think strategically about Ministry priorities, build and maintain strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders, communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and understand how to measure and mitigate risk.
If you're up to the challenge and;
- ; Wanting to work alongside the business on a range of critical issues
- ; Interested in being involved in key projects, programmes and issues across the Ministry
- ; Keen to be a conduit between MSD and the Minister's office
- ; Interested in learning more about the Ministry and broadening your experience and knowledge
- ; Wanting to join an awesome collaborative team that works to support all of MSD
- ; You are calm under pressure
- ; You enjoy a fast-paced environment
- ; You are organisationally savvy and know when to lead and when to ask for support
- ; Can navigate workplace relationships in a way that supports respectful and effective communication
Then this is the opportunity for you!
Position Description
https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/chief-executive-office/chief-executive-advisor.docx
Salary range: $141,109.00 - $175,603.00
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 [email protected]
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: 13 June 2025
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.
