Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Date: 7 Oct 2026 Location: Wellington, NZ Multiple permanent roles available including a 12 Month fixed term
- Based at National Office, Wellington (will consider other locations for the right candidate)
The Organisation:
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.
As a people-centric organisation, MSD is committed to supporting and enabling New Zealanders. They work with partners across the country to provide social policy, income, employment, and housing support to individuals and communities of all backgrounds. They value diversity, inclusion, fun, and innovation, offering capability development and on-the-job training.
The Group:
As part of MSD's Organisational Assurance and Communications Group, the Information Privacy and Security (IPS) Group offer support and advice across Information Management, Security and Privacy domains.
Your Role:
You will join as a Senior Information Management Advisor to join the team, during a time of change. You will bring your extensive knowledge in Information Management to ensure good information practices are applied to business services and solution design. You will work collaboratively with other team members and the wider business to deliver the Group's functional activities.
We welcome applicants who have experience across multiple areas below:
- Design and maintenance of M365 (SharePoint) and/or Objective with a focus on ensuring lifecycle management is built in
- Experience in providing pragmatic advice in complex information landscapes
- Providing technical expertise and by design advice to build good information practices into solution design
- Demonstrated experience of providing information management risk assessment and assurance on complex solutions
- Experience in migration of Objective to M365 (SharePoint)
- Excellent understanding of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations, including compliance obligations under the Public Records Act 2005
- Capability to develop, maintain, and implement Information policies, standards, frameworks, guidance, training, and processes
- Ability to interpret Disposal Authorities into SharePoint retention policies either natively or via 3rd party tooling
- Strong relationship management skills to influence the implementation of fit-for-purpose business solutions
- Ability to apply pragmatic information management solutions to complex issues
- Experienced and confident in applying technical expertise in a flexible, agile way
What's in it for you?
- Enjoy a mix of strategic and tactical work
- Working collaboratively with experts across the information domains to achieve good outcomes
- Flexible working arrangements
Core values:
- Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of people
- Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities
- Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
- Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity
Join them today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. You must have a valid NZ work visa for your application to be considered.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-organisational-assurance-and-communication/information/senior-information-management-advisor.docx
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $119,586.00 - $145,235.00 Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Wednesday 21st October 2026
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
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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.
