Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) purpose is to help New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent.

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Ko ta mātou he whakamana tangata kia tū haumaru, kia tū kaha, kia tū motuhake.

MSD is New Zealand’s largest government agency, providing services that make a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders.

 

We work with a network of government and non-government agencies to deliver this work. Our work is challenging with high risks, and high public expectations. To turn our vision into reality we need great people who share our values to work with us.

 

We are an organisation that puts people first and that includes our staff. We work closely as a team and share a common drive for helping New Zealanders, young and old, move forward with their lives.

 

At MSD, we are committed to providing a work environment that’s supportive,

collaborative and helps develop your skills and experience.

 

Development options include on-the-job training, opportunities to work in other business groups, internal and external training and management, and leadership development programmes.

 

Employee bene ts include work related study assistance, Westpac banking pack, flexible working hours, parental leave and subsidised eye care.

 

Our graduate programmes include IT, Policy and Legal. These structured programmes o er you the opportunity to gain exposure in different areas of the business and professional mentorship programmes with senior management.

 

We’ll be recruiting for graduates in 2017, so keep an eye out on our careers page www.msdcareers.govt.nz (set up to receive alerts so you never miss out on an opportunity) or visit www.gradconnection.com.

 

If you want to use your talent to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand’s most vulnerable, join the Ministry and develop your career with us.