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Job Opportunity: Project Manager – Fixed Term:Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionAbout usThe 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 salary, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, wh?nau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling M?ori, wh?nau, hap?, 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. The OpportunityPlease note this is a 12 month fixed term/ secondment opportunityJoin a dynamic research and evaluation team producing evidence that informs decision making for better social results. Bring your excellent stakeholder, research and project skills to help us manage a large and important research contract for results. The function sits within the Research and Evaluation team in the Strategy and Insights Group. Our Group leads development and implementation of the Ministry's strategy by creating insights for effective decision making, focusing resources on the right investments, and knowledge and evaluating performance. About the team The Research and Evaluation team are champions and custodians of evidence within the Ministry. We are responsible for looking ahead, developing, and delivering a programme of research and evaluative work that produces insights and positions knowledge products to shape the Ministry's strategic decisions. We are experts in results-located design, research, and evaluation, deploying a range of methodologies to answer questions at the core of effective social development intervention. We support quality, ethics, publication, transparency, and empowerment through the research process. About the function We are seeking for someone to manage our largest and most complex research and evaluation contracts for results. this function will see you engaging in governance of research and evaluation contracts and managing business processes and tools to help drive value from our research and evaluation investments, building our team project management capcapability along the way. We are seeking for a Project Manager with strong relationship skills, governance practice and a results focus. You'll have practice in leading work planning, quality assurance, and business process, with strong interpersonal and communications skills. Qualitative research practice is an extra bonus. You will thrive on building significant relationships with your teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders across a range of MSD networks. You're a natural leader that can be innovative and strategic. You can contribute outside of your area, challenge current thinking, anticipate future issues and help teams deliver quality influential work on time – Better Insights, Better Decisions, Better Lives. If you have a proactive approach to solving problems, are meticulously organised, systematic and planned while managing deadlines then we'd like to hear from you. What you will bring to function » practice in managing multiple projects at one time » A drive to deliver quality work, on time » Influential stakeholder management skills » An capability to work as a collaborative team player, contributing to planning and quality assurance process » Excellent documentation skills including commissioning, roadmaps and budget tracking » Longitudinal research practice a real asset in this function » Performance measures and reporting skills How to submit the application: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 practice 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, Contact Us by us at jobs@msd.govt.nz 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: Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Please note the position description is subject to change as currently being updated. Position descriptionhttps://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce- strategy-and-insights/insights/project-manager-temp-guinz-june-2021.docx Joining us Joining MSD means being part of a wh?nau 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 M?ori, Hap?, 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. How to submit the application:APPLY HEREAll applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, Contact Us by us at jobs@msd.govt.nzInternal 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: Tuesday 22nd June 2021Skills:
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