Principal Advisor, Monitoring and Assurance

4 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Support the PHA's critical monitoring and assurance function
- Salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Monitoring and Assurance team is responsible for Crown entity and system monitoring and supporting the stewardship role of the Public Health Agency (PHA). The Monitoring and Assurance team works across the PHA and the wider health system to monitor, support and improve performance in public health.
As the Principal Advisor, you will provide leadership, data and performance analysis, and high-level strategic advice to support the PHA's critical monitoring and assurance function, which includes building and maintaining effective relationships across public health functions within health entities, as guided by the Public Health Monitoring and Assurance Framework. You will support Crown entities, the PHA and the Minister to hold a shared understanding of Crown entity performance and assure that public health objectives are trending in the right direction.
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
- Build and nurture relationships with Crown entities, creating a two-way dialogue on performance improvement
- Support, at a senior level, the development, planning and implementation of system monitoring and assurance across strategic and emerging public health priorities, aligned to the Ministry's system performance and Crown entity monitoring frameworks.
- Provide analysis of Crown entity and wider system performance, providing advice on the various impacts of qualitative and quantitative performance outcomes and using data and evidence-led approaches to evaluate performance
- Play a critical role in developing and maintaining the Ministry's monitoring and assurance capability by mentoring and supervising less experienced staff through the monitoring framework, ensuring we build the necessary ‘mindsets' to deliver on the PHA's monitoring and assurance stewardship role.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Strong relationship management skills and experience in engaging with a range of sector groups and agencies in a positive and supportive manner
- Proven thought leadership and senior performance and monitoring/evaluation/audit expertise
- An understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and Māori-Crown Relations
- Commitment to improving equity of health outcomes through monitoring and data analysis, demonstrating a clear knowledge of data analysis principles

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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