Regional Commissioner Advisor | Auckland (South) Region Tāmaki Makaurau ki te Tonga
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Yearly Salary:
$ 118288 - 143647
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ministry of Social Development
- Based in Ellerslie Auckland South
- Full-time Permanent
- Salary range from: $118288 $143647 per annum
He angitūtanga About the Role
We have a rewarding opportunity for a strategic credible and forward-thinking advisor to join our Regional Leadership Team as a Regional Commissioner Advisor.
Based in Ellerslie with a primary focus on Tāmaki Makaurau ki te Tonga (Auckland South) youll provide high-level trusted advisory support to the Regional Commissioner Auckland South working closely with the South Auckland leadership team and wider public service partners to deliver regional priorities.
The Ministry has a broad and complex portfolio. This role operates at the interface connecting MSD iwi communities and partner agencies. You will bring clarity to complexity provide sound advice in dynamic environments and support informed decision-making on regional development labour market conditions and social outcomes.
Ko te mahi What youll be doing
Youll bring the ability to think strategically act decisively and deliver under pressure. You will:
- Act as a trusted connector between the Regional Commissioner iwi partners central and local government agencies and community leaders
- Strengthen MSDs regional presence through credible outcome-focused relationships
- Represent the Regional Commissioner in forums meetings and cross-agency initiatives where required
- Navigate competing priorities and perspectives aligning stakeholders toward shared regional outcomes
- Support coordinated whole-of-government responses to complex regional issues
A core part of this role is building maintaining and influencing senior stakeholder relationships across Auckland South. Your ability to influence without authority manage sensitivities and operate confidently at senior levels will be critical.
What you bring Ōu pūmanawatanga:
Youll bring strong judgement strategic insight and the confidence to operate in complex and fast-moving strengths include:
- Proven analytical capability to interpret data trends and insights to inform high-quality advice
- Experience working within complex social political or economic contexts
- Strong communication and influencing skills particularly with senior leaders and external stakeholders
- High situational awareness with the ability to anticipate risks and respond decisively
- A proactive and adaptable approach comfortable working at pace
- Strong coordination and documentation skills including briefings reports and advice papers
Youre a natural relationship builder who can balance competing demands and apply a continuous improvement mindset to regional service delivery.
Mō mātou About Us
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) helps New Zealanders to be safe strong and independent. We work to strengthen individuals whānau and communities and collaborate across the public sector to achieve better outcomes for all New Zealanders.
In Tāmaki Makaurau MSD partners closely with iwi government agencies and local organisations to support regional growth community resilience and social wellbeing.
Position Description He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
How to Apply Me pēhea te tuku tono
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 responsibilitieslisted in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries please contact Helen Executive Assistant to Regional Commissioner on
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: 11.59pm Thursday 29 January 2026
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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