Do you want to be part of a team that is committed to transforming the disability support system for disabled people, whānau and communities?
The Disability Support Services Group (DSS) has been established to ensure fairer access to disability support services in New Zealand, ensuring those with the greatest needs receive quality support services.
The Transformation team is in place to continue work to strengthen DSS services for the future following the implementation of the independent review recommendations.
The work ahead aims to:
As the Programme Coordinator / Master Scheduler, you’ll provide expert coordination support across the Disability Support Services Transformation Programme, with a strong focus on detailed integrated programme scheduling, project planning, risk identification and management best practice and mapping and maintaining a clear view of dependencies across workstreams.
This role is critical to supporting the establishment of an integrated Programme schedule, keeping the plan current, identifying risks and issues early, and supporting project managers and delivery leaders with planning, scheduling, reporting, and governance information to enable successful programme delivery.
If you love being in the centre of things, of rolling up your sleeves and getting immersed in the action, then you will quickly find your feet in this small PMO, where no day is the same, where people rely on you to bring your attention to detail and where we appreciate the professional experience and skills that you will bring.
This role is a 12 month fixed term opportunity and is based in our Wellington office.
Key responsibilities include:
We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
A copy of the position description can be found here. Programme Coordinator postion description.
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, whānau and communities.
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.
We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period.
Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment
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 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.
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau 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. You can find out more about our values here.
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.
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.
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