Careers at SIA

Read more about working at the Social Investment Agency.

Working at SIA

The Social Investment Agency is a central government agency leading a social investment approach to improve people's lives and to support the Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending.

Social investment involves using data to understand people's needs and the best prevention points, implementing evidence-based approaches to improving outcomes, and testing that they've been successful. The Agency has a particular focus on cross-sector work to address the most pervasive social sector challenges. 

Our people are our centre. They’re curious, agile and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. Our values are important to us – they guide how we show up at work. 

We are committed to having a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. Our organisation welcomes and embraces inclusion, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. 

Current vacancies

All current vacancies at the Social Investment Agency are listed on the MSD jobs portal.(external link)

You can view details and apply for roles at SIA through the MSD portal.

Our values

Our values guide our work.

  • Tāngata - we're about people
  • Manawa Māui - we're a catalyst for change
  • Taunakitanga - we influence through evidence
  • Puaretanga - we're transparent by nature
  • Mahi Tahi - we're stronger together

SIA Values