Principal Advisor Alcohol Harm Reduction

5 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Develop and deliver high-quality policy advice that aims to improve health outcomes
- Be a catalyst for positive transformation in the Pacific community
- Salary midpoint of $136,833, actual salary dependent on your experience (Wellington based)

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. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
Your expertise will be pivotal in providing thought leadership, senior policy advice, and strategic guidance on the Public Health Agency's key priorities. You will contribute to the development of engagement strategies that elevate community wellbeing aspirations, ensuring that the Pacific community's unique perspectives and needs are at the forefront of decision-making processes.
Building positive relationships will be a core aspect of your role, as you collaborate with various stakeholders, including Pacific public health leaders and communities. By fostering collaboration and partnership, you will drive impactful change and improve health outcomes for the Pacific population.
As a Principal Advisor, you will play a critical role in fostering cross-sectoral collaboration by leading engagement with other functional teams within the Public Health Agency and the wider Ministry. By incorporating public health approaches into broader activities, you will create synergies and maximize the impact of initiatives.
Your dedication to quality and excellence will be evident as you provide leadership for projects, ensuring meticulous planning and the delivery of high-quality policy advice. Additionally, you will contribute to the Ministry's policy capability by mentoring and supervising less experienced staff, fostering a culture of continuous development and learning.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to drive change, improve health equity, and honor Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. Join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on the well-being of Pacific communities. Your expertise, leadership, and commitment will be valued and recognized as a trusted senior practitioner of policy advice.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- An understanding of Pacific worldviews and a commitment to upholding Pacific values of family, collectivism, consensus, reciprocity, respect, sprituality, love and culture.
- Commitment to improving equity of health outcomes
- Proven strategic leadership skills that support project design, development, and implementation
- Strong relationship management skills and experience in engaging with a range of sector groups and agencies
- Significant experience in providing advice to Ministers and driving work programmes to ensure delivery of work is to the expected quality
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and working knowledge of the health and social sectors

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - 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 we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.


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