IN-CONFIDENCE
Job Title: Committee Fee Members, Benefit Review Committee - Auckland
Region
About us
The Ministry of Social Development 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 and 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.
Ministry of Social Development
Public Notice
On behalf of the Minister for Social Development and Employment, the Ministry of Social
Development is seeking community focused people for the role of Community
Representative on the local Benefits Review Committee for the Auckland Region.
The Benefits Review Committee provides an informal setting for clients to review
decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development about their benefit entitlement.
As a Community Representative you will bring a community perspective to the decision-
under the Official Information Act (1982)
making process of the Benefits Review Committee (BRC) and assist in reviewing
applications in accordance with relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include:
• Read and consider review reports
• Attend hearings arranged for the client and the Ministry Presenter to make
representations to the BRC
• Evaluating decisions on a case-by-case basis
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• Chairing BRC hearings
• Writing and submitting the BRC report to the Ministry
IN-CONFIDENCE
Hearings are scheduled to be held at least fortnightly, however as there is a pool of
Community Representatives in each region, individual Community Representatives may
not be required to sit on every hearing.
In this role you will need to be able to relate to a range of people within the wider
community, have good community experience and knowledge, and respect the views,
beliefs and cultural perspectives of others.
This is a Ministerial appointment. Names of successful candidates will be forwarded for
consideration by the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Pleas copy and paste the position description into your
browser: https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/recruiting-files/brc-community-
representative-role-description.doc
How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
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.
under the Official Information Act (1982)
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries,
please contact the Manager Regional Business - Lafaele
on [email address]
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will
ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Released
Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026
