Business Analyst, CommissioningExperience Level: Entry Level | Posted Date: 14/04/2025
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.
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.
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group leads the disability support services system in New Zealand and works to ensure fair access to disability support services, prioritizing those with the greatest needs.
Through the DSS Review Programme, the Group is focused on implementing key recommendations from the Independent Review of Disability Support Services to deliver consistent, equitable services, prioritize high-needs individuals, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the system, whilst upholding Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.
As the Senior Business Analyst, you will lead business improvement strategies across the Disability Support Services Commissioning team.
You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication, aligned expectations, and a coordinated approach to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
This is a 12 month fixed term role.
A copy of the position description can be found here. Business Analyst position description.
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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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