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Job Offer: Principal Advisor Kaupapa Inquiry:Ministry of Social DevelopmentJob description:Job DescriptionThe 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, 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. Principal Advisor Kaupapa Inquiry M?ori, Partnerships and Programmes Team If you are looking for your next challenge and like working in a dynamic and busy environment, then this could be the function for you! Waitangi Tribunal is carrying out a comprehensive programme of Kaupapa Inquiries. These deal with nationally significant issues affecting M?ori as a whole which will require a whole of New Zealand Government response. They include issues such as housing, health and discapability, mana w?hine, social services and social development. MSD is taking part in several Inquiries which raise nationally significant issues affecting M?ori. We do this by participating, along with other agencies, in the Waitangi Tribunal's Kaupapa Inquiry process where we listen to the voice of claimants and provide evidence as a Crown agency. About the function We have an opportunity for a Principal Advisor to join our Kaupapa Inquiry Programme team to work on the Ministry's response to Kaupapa Inquiries. You will have the chance to lead and coordinate other teams across, work with other agencies, and contribute to tactical and strategic thinking in this area of work. this function is highly collaborative, and you will need the confidence and proven capability to develop and manage relationships at all levels across your agency and with key stakeholders. You will demonstrate the capability to work at pace to deliver smart solutions to complex problems and provide pragmatic and effective advice. You will need the passion, confidence, and capcapability to bring a kaupapa M?ori and te ao M?ori perspectives into this work as well as: » Amazing relationship management and communication expertise. » Sound judgment and the capability to gain credibility quickly and influence at all level. » practice in providing strategic advice and planning to senior management. » practice in developing and leading projects in critical areas of work. » Proven capability to work collaboratively and responsively in a high-profile sector. » Well-developed analytical expertise with the capability write well and provide robust advice and recommendations. The function sits within the M?ori Partnerships and Programmes team of the Maori Community Partnerships Group. We work collaboratively across the Ministry and enjoy building effective relationships with a range of Crown agency stakeholders. This work will assist your independence and leadership abilities while offering a collaborative, high energy work environment. More about the Group and Team The M?ori, Communities and Partnerships group is responsible for building capcapability across the organisation to support the aspirations of M?ori, connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better results for those who most need our support. Within the M?ori Communities and Partnerships group, the M?ori Partnerships and Programmes team focuses on building strong and resilient communities utilising a range of avoidance and community development approaches which lead to sustainable and long-term results for wh?nau, communities and whole of populations. Our authorising documents include Te Pae Tawhiti (our Ministry Statement of Intent) and Te Pae Tata (our M?ori Strategy and Action Plan. If you have questions about the function, or would like a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Mark Feary, Director Kaupapa Inquiries. 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 atjobs@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:22 November 2021 income range:$109,999 – $164,999 Position Description: https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-maori-commun ities-and-partnerships/maori-pacific-and-ethnic-communities/principal-adviso r-kaupapa-inquiries-sep-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 HERE.Closing date:22 November 2021Skills:
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