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Senior Programme Advisor, Transformation Office

• Wellington based - Permanent role
• Flexible working environment
• Specific focus on Enterprise Planning and Tools

About the Transformation Office
We are responsible for leading the strategic management of MSD's Enterprise work programmes which includes Te Pae Tawhiti Transformation Programme (future direction) and the Integrated Work Programme (current and ongoing change initiatives).

Our two areas of focus are:

• Enterprise Planning and Tools – includes designing and implementing frameworks and best practise on how MSD will delivery change initiatives across the Enterprise, stewards of enterprise planning tools and coordination and the facilitation of quarterly prioritisation and planning activities.
• Value and Governance - includes reporting, controls management, assurance, governance coordination, benefits and value management, and investment advice to governance.

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role
The Enterprise Planning and Tools team is here to enable MSD to consistently prioritise, plan and deliver its significant programmes of work. We are closely aligned to the Value and Governance team to ensure MSD is a well-oiled machine when it comes to how we deliver change, now and in the future.
Working with the Principal Programme Advisors, the Senior Programme Advisor will be responsible for designing and improving enterprise frameworks and processes, specifically focused on prioritisation, delivery planning and planning tools. You will also support the quarterly planning activities.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience
We are looking for a someone who can hit the ground running. Ideally, you'll have experience working at an enterprise level, showing you'll be able to lead pieces of work, build effective stakeholder relationships at all levels, work in a fast-paced environment, be a collaborative team player and have a pragmatic, adaptable, and forward-thinking style approach to work.
You will be someone who has highly effective organisation, planning and communication skills and be a motivated individual who can adapt easily to the needs of the programme within a time pressured environment.

The ideal candidate will have (your cover letter should address these key areas):

• Highly effective communication, relationship management, organisational and facilitation skills
• Well-developed and proven influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience working in complex delivery environments that use multi-modal project methodologies, including the Agile framework
• Experience in project/programme management
• An ability to form actionable plans to incrementally develop, test and embed change
• Experience in the use of planning tools e.g. Planview, Jira, Confluence
• Proven decision-making in the face of challenging situations

If you have an interest in being part of MSD's exciting transformation journey and building the future ways of how we deliver change across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
If successful, we offer a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to grow and develop your skillset further.

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-transformation/senior-programme-advisor-transformation-office.docx
Salary range: $102,533.00 - $124,402.00

How to apply
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 responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: 22 September 2024

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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