The Ministry of Social Development offers a unique development opportunity for you to join a challenging work environment that will allow you to gain valuable experience and grow your career. We are New Zealand’s largest government department and have over 9,800 staff in 220 locations nationwide. We are responsible for $16 billion of government spending each year.
What we do
Social development is about putting strategies in place to bring long-term benefits, while also taking short-term measures to meet the needs of today. The Ministry is dedicated to improving the social and economic lives of New Zealanders - we work collaboratively with other departments and community groups to achieve this goal.
We lead social development across the whole of government to achieve the Government’s social vision
We deliver high quality social policy research, evaluation, forecasting and modeling
We design and deliver social policy to increase economic growth, reduce inequality and improve the social and economic wellbeing of New Zealanders
Our service delivery areas provide income and employment support, plus lead and co-ordinate services and programs that support families. We also administer a range of specialist functions such as the Community Services Card.
Our development program
If you gain a position with us as a graduate, you will have access to a career development program tailored to suit your professional growth. This will give you:
A comprehensive induction to the Ministry and working for the public sector
A personal development plan, agreed with your manager, to help you achieve your full potential
Opportunities to network with other graduates
Challenging work assignments in a range of work areas, designed to hone your skills and develop your experience
Support and coaching from senior team members and your manager
Specific training opportunities to further develop your skills
Future opportunities to become involved in our management and leadership programs.
A career with us
At the Ministry, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders. We offer careers in a wide range of areas and every child, youth, working age person, older person, family unit and community is directly or indirectly affected by our work.
