Senior Advisor, Mental Health and Addiction

2 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Supportive team environment
- Lead an interesting portfolio of work
- Salary midpoint of $105,270, actual salary dependent on your experience

**Ko ake mahi - What you'll do**

This is a senior position for a strategic thinker geared with a strong drive to achieve results, who is passionate about better protecting our health and disability consumers' rights. Sitting within a small team of advisors and clinicians, the key role of the senior advisor will be to:

- Provide strategic and operational support to the Director of Mental Health and Addiction,
- Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships,
- Add value to the work of others through quality assurance, peer review, mentoring and coaching,
- Support the management of key high-risk projects and issues,
- Provide high quality advice and analysis.

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**Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring**
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the mental health and addictions system,
- Experience leading projects and implementing initiatives and change at a local, regional or national level,
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and the ability to talk and write clearly about issues for a range of audiences and stakeholders,
- Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, establish priorities, and plan accordingly,
- Interest in mental health, human rights and the law

**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.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team**:
The Director of Mental Health and Addictions has statutory responsibility for administering Mental Health, Substance Addiction and Intellectual Disability legislation. New Zealand's compulsory treatment frameworks are strongly focused on the rights of consumers. We support services to deliver effective mental health, addiction treatment and compulsory care for their areas of responsibility. We administer protective mechanisms that aim to ensure that any compulsory intervention only reduces a consumer's rights to the extent necessary for treatment and care to be effective.

**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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