Senior Advisor Regional Public Service, Murihiku | Southland at Ministry of Social Development

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

143647.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relational Commissioning, Contract Management, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Management, Risk Identification, Collaboration, Evidence Application, Monitoring, Evaluation, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Data Analysis, Research, Planning, Organization, Resilience, Te Reo Māori Awareness

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Fixed term or secondment opportunity to June 2026 Regional Public Services kaupapa The purpose of our mahi in Murihiku Southland is to improve the lives of whānau through the spirit of kotahitanga. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is central to this kaupapa. Regional Public Service Commissioners were established to improve the alignment and coordination of public services in the regions, how they deliver services, invest in communities, and engage with partners and communities. Regional Public Service Commissioners and their tīma work across the social, economic, skills and workforce and environmental sectors to support coordination and collaboration. Our work, together with our community partners, is essential to achieving a sustainable and prosperous future, where all New Zealanders are enabled to take responsibility for themselves, are safe, and feel supported. What you'll be doing | Ko te mahi The role will specifically support one of our key priorities – Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) or Hāpori Manawaroa ki Murihiku (HMkM) as it is known in Murihiku Southland. ROCC is a cross-agency initiative led by New Zealand Police, focused on reducing the harm caused by organised crime through prevention, partnership, and community resilience. ROCC is grounded in a community-led, systems-focused approach that brings together government, iwi, hapu, and local partners to address the social, economic, and environmental drivers of organised crime. Police works in partnership with MSD as the fund holder and the Regional Public Service Commissioners as the regional leads to deliver the Community Resilience and Whanau Support Fund (CRWS). This fund enables initiatives that are aligned with the objectives of the ROCC Regional Plans. The Senior Advisor role sits within the Regional Public Service and works closely with the ROCC Senior Advisor and ROCC Coordinator (Police) and the MSD contracts team. The purpose of this role is to support the effective implementation and delivery of the ROCC Regional Plan through the commissioning of initiatives under the CRWS Fund. This includes leading commissioning processes, strengthening relationships with communities and partners, and ensuring effective coordination and oversight of funded initiatives associated with the CRWS Fund. In this role you will: Provide capability support to Murihiku Southland communities looking to develop HMkM initiatives. Provide relationship and contract management functions for contracted HMkM initiatives. Lead commissioning processes and support associated with the Community Resilience and Whānau Support Fund, local regional group meetings and Murihiku Southland Leadership hui. Build on the Regional ROCC Plan with analysis of funded initiatives through monitoring and evaluating outcomes, identifying gaps or overlaps, and potential future funding opportunities. Provide clear, well-evidenced advice to support planning, prioritisation, and delivery of HMkM initiatives and outcomes. Work collaboratively with ROCC staff (Southern ROCC Coordinator and Southern Police ROCC Senior Advisor). Work collaboratively across support agencies to help collate and share relevant data and insights. What you'll need to succeed | Ko tō āhua We are looking for someone who: Has experience in relational commissioning approaches and sound contract management skills. Has strong interpersonal and relationship management skills and can work within a community led, regionally enabling approach. Has an ability to identify risks, and opportunities for collaboration. Ability to apply evidence, monitoring, and evaluation to guide decision-making and support community initiatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Has strong data analysis, research, evaluation and presentation skills. Has good planning and organisation skills. Is resilient and able to stay calm under pressure, demonstrate resourcefulness and takes a proactive approach to problem solving. Awareness of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga. Has the ability to travel as required. Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga A copy of the position description can be found here. Senior Advisor Regional Public Service position descriptionSalary | Utu-ā-tau: $118,288.00 - $143,647.00 How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact kendal.robertson018@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. Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 12 October 2025 Why Join Us | He aha ai mātou This role is central to the future of social services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every decision you make will impact thousands of staff and the clients and whānau they serve. If you are motivated by purpose, complexity, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, this role offers influence and impact on a national scale. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor will support the implementation and delivery of the ROCC Regional Plan through the commissioning of initiatives under the CRWS Fund. This includes leading commissioning processes, strengthening relationships with communities and partners, and ensuring effective coordination and oversight of funded initiatives.