Risk Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: National Office - Wellington Fixed term/Secondment through to 30 June 2027 Are you ready to champion best-practice risk management across an organisation? Do you want to play a part in transforming how MSD operate? Looking for a role where you can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery? If so, we would love to hear from you. The Workplace Integrity group (including the Risk Services Team) has a role to play in supporting staff to carry out consistent business risk assessments across all levels by providing advice, support and guidance on applying the MSD business risk management framework. Along with this, the group is ensuring integrity is built in by design across our systems and processes, especially as we design new ways of working. About the role | Mō te tūnga As a Risk Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the consistent application of MSD’s risk management framework and practices across the Ministry including “Services for the Future” – our transformational programme. You will provide expert advice, guidance, and technical support to managers, business groups, project managers and teams, helping ensure that risk considerations are embedded in strategic planning, operational activities, programmes, and projects. You will do this by: Promoting and applying a robust process that is consist with standards, tools, and templates aligned to best practice Championing a proactive, risk-aware culture throughout the Ministry; including business groups and our project landscape Analyse risk information from a range of sources, identifying insights, and dependencies to provide meaningful advice and support informed decision-making. Add value by connecting diverse information sets, considering the broader organisational context and strategic objectives to identify emerging risks and opportunities. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: Proven analytical and strategic thinking abilities – you can identify risks, assess relevant controls, and offer clear, practical solutions Skills in linking risks to control objectives and aligning controls to risk appetite/culture Strong relationship and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all levels, including senior leadership Experience promoting and embedding risk management practices within large organisations, including projects and programmes Excellent communication and facilitation skills – you're confident leading discussions and promoting ideas Knowledge of government systems and an understanding of public sector challenges and priorities Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $118,288.00 - $143,647.00 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. We provide social policy 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr