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Technology careers at the Ministry of Social Development
Why the Ministry of Social Development (MSD)?
Helping people, whānau, families and communities is at the heart of what we do at MSD. Our mahi makes a difference to the lives of millions of New Zealanders every day, now and into the future.
It’s an exciting time to be part of MSD. We’re on a journey to modernise our technology and transform our services to New Zealanders. We need people with passion and skills for making a difference to come in and be a part of that journey with us.
Improvement, Systems and Technology (IST) – what we do
MSD’s Improvement, Systems and Technology group provides the systems and technology that enable our MSD people and our partners to help New Zealanders get the support they need, when they need it.
From strategy, design and development to operation, maintenance and support, we’re responsible for improving and managing MSD’s systems and infrastructure. The transformation of MSD’s services is just beginning. It’s a fantastic opportunity, almost once in a generation, to improve the underlying systems and core technology that support our services to New Zealanders, our people and partners.
A career at Ministry of Social Development
Helping people, whānau, families and communities is at the heart of what we do at MSD. Our mahi has a positive influence on the wellbeing of New Zealanders today and into the future.
From the services we deliver to the policy advice we give, we strive to keep improving so we can help each generation of New Zealanders build the capabilities they need to make a beneficial contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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