Advisor, Alternative Formats

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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.

 
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Advisor, Alternate Formats

Permanent

Overview of position 

The Advisor, Alternative Formats plays a critical role in enhancing the accessibility of government services by ensuring that all governmental documentation is available in formats accessible to the disabled community.

This position supports the Alternative Formats team by coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project delivery, and maintaining quality assurance processes.

This role will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the quality assurance of Alt Format documentation. 

• Coordination of programme meetings and allocation of resources 

• Support for programme planning and scheduling. 

• Programme secretariat support

• Providing support to the translation providers 

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

• The ability to build trusted relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

An understanding of Alternate Formats is desired, but not a pre-requisite for this role.

 

Position Description

Salary range: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00

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. 

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at

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: 29 May 2024

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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.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.