Principal Advisor Primary Health Care

5 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Be part of transforming the future of primary health care
- Work from anywhere in the motu
- Offer operational and strategic advice in this key role
- 12 month fixed term role

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
It's not very often something happens that's big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the motu. That's what we're talking about here. The provision of health services in Aotearoa, and how they are delivered, is about to change in a big way.
Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora-Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of health services in Aotearoa for generations to come and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our whānau. Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. Join us in this mahi...
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Join the Primary Health Care System Improvement and Innovation national commissioning team in the key role of Principal Advisor - Primary Health Care and be part of transforming the future of primary health care.
You'll report to the Group Manager and support the wider team by offering operational and strategic advice. This role will see you developing strong written advice to Executives, Boards and Ministers, and leading key priority projects for the group.
Day-to-day you will be working in a fast paced environment, writing advice for senior leaders, collaborating with stakeholders, supporting the team with projects and leading strategic engagement with the sector.
- 12 month fixed term role

Mōu | About you
You are an experienced policy writer, relationship manager and senior level advisor. You can work in a fast paced and fluid environment, and able to clearly articulate complex information to different stakeholders and audiences.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
This role requires and/or would benefit from the following;
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a willingness to learn and grow
- Strong policy writing skills and ability to write on complex topics in tight timeframes
- An understanding of contracting, funding and procurement processes
- A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification, and working knowledge of health and/or social sectors
- Proven strategic leadership skills that support project design, development and implementation

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us
Te painga o te mahi tahi me matou | Benefits
This is a truly rewarding role where you will come to work each day making a difference, leading change, and creating capabilities across our health service. Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working, offers learning and growth opportunities for staff.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply



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