StudyLink Officer Outreach

• Permanent full-time position available


• Christchurch based


• Salary range: $63.004 - $73,903

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11.59pm on Tuesday, 27th October 2026

About us | Mō mātou

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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 advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, 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.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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

Click 'Apply now' to upload your current CV and complete the online application form.
 

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, you'll be asked to respond to two short questions as part of the application form (each with a 2000-character limit):

• What interests you about the StudyLink Outreach Officer role, and how do you believe StudyLink supports students to achieve their education goals.

• This role involves building and maintaining effective relationships with students, tertiary providers, and community partners and stakeholders. Please describe how you establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people to achieve successful outcomes.

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

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 us | Ko te hono mai

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.