Lead Advisor Regional Public Service

Fixed term/secondment opportunity through to 27th June 2025

Our Purpose is to provide assistance to government entities throughout the sector and region, aiding the Regional Public Service Commissioner (RPSC), alongside the Regional Director and Regional Leadership Groups (RLG), and facilitating collaboration among other social sector agencies while monitoring shifts in the social welfare of New Zealanders.

Our efforts, in conjunction with our social sector collaborators, are pivotal in advancing a sustainable and thriving future where all New Zealanders are empowered to be self-reliant, secure, and well-supported.

The Lead Advisor – Regional Public Service will provide high level strategic and operational advice and support to the Regional Public Service Commissioner (RPSC) on strategy implementation and across agency and stakeholder engagement. 

Working alongside the Director and Senior Advisor, you will be part of a team tasked with supporting and strengthening public service relationships with key stakeholders from across the region and leveraging these relationships to implement strategies and initiatives for benefit of the community. 

 
The mandate for the RPSC and the Regional Leadership Framework are embedded in the Public Service Act 2020, which aims to ensure New Zealand’s public service is modern, joined-up and building strong relationships with Iwi and our communities. 

 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high level strategic and operational advice to the RPSC. 
• Provide support for existing and new Regional Leadership Group (RLG) initiatives.
• Support the RPSC and RLG to address key issues for the region
• Work collaboratively with key agency leads, RLG and other key stakeholders. 
• Provide administrative support associated with RLG regional priority steering groups.
• Work with the RPSC to implement national priorities as needed in the region.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships from across the region and leverage these relationships to implement strategies and initiatives for benefit of the region.
• Researching and writing reports for the RPSC 

If you do have any questions about this role please email

Position Description

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. 

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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 4th June 2024

Joining us

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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, 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.

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