Principal Advisor

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

An active member of the leadership team for the Communication and Engagement Group
- Play a role in driving a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement using modern tools
- Permanent Wellington based role
- 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 Communications and Engagement group is a core part of the Government and Executive Services directorate, leading and supporting all Ministry communications and engagement and associated processes and channels.
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
The Principal Advisor Engagement supports the Ministry to develop and maintain relationships with our most important stakeholders using best practice advice and tools.
You will play a technical leadership role in a team with a critical role in supporting the Ministry with both a strategic and tactical approach to engagement to support our role as steward of the health system. You will have expertise in running engagement strategies and frameworks using established models; collecting intelligence and interpreting and analysing it using business intelligence tools and insights. You will be expert at managing relationships. You will have worked successfully in diverse cultural contexts.
You will be an active participant in the group's leadership team, providing direction, motivation and development across the group. You will support the Engagement Manager to set priorities for the team and lead them through engagement projects.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- An experienced and seasoned engagement practitioner with a track record of high-quality delivery and achieving business outcomes
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in diverse cultural contexts, with knowledge of Māori and Pasifika relations in order to improve equity of outcomes.
- A track record providing high-quality advice to Ministers and senior leaders and driving work programmes to ensure delivery
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on building and maintaining trust and confidence to position the organisation as a trusted authority
- Strong critical thinking and judgement to analyse large, complex issues
- Politically savvy with Government sector experience

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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