Clinical Chief Advisor

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Seeking clinical expertise in the Health of Older People, with an understanding of Quality and Safety methodologies
- Midpoints of $180,896 and $197,978 dependent on your professional skills and experience***

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

The Clinical Chief Advisor is a systems level expert providing clinical input and strategic professional advice across the Ministry's priorities and work programmes, and across the wider health sector.
- Contribute to a portfolio-based work programme relevant to your skills and experience
- Provide senior clinical leadership, support and oversight to the Chief Clinical Officers, Group Manager and whole Ministry, in support of the Director-General and the Minister of Health
- Identify best implementation practice nationally and internationally and use this information to inform advice as appropriate
- Lead and provide expert input into Ministerial briefings, Cabinet papers and advice to the Minister. Provide responses to parliamentary questions, Ministerials, Official Information Act and other requests for information.

Priority expertise areas being sought:

- Health of Older People
- Quality and Safety

We acknowledge that you may want to continue to practice alongside this role. If this is the case, we still want to hear from you. We are interested in hearing from people seeking opportunities to work alongside others to bring a range of skillsets to this role. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding how this could work for you.

**Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring**
- Extensive experience in developing and maintaining effective professional relationships with a wide range of high-level stakeholders
- A sound and extensive broad clinical background ideally with other relevant experience (e.g. research, high-level writing, business skills).
- Knowledge of key issues impacting on the New Zealand health and disability sector including a clear understanding of the current and emerging issues within nursing
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and influence in a clinical leadership role
- Ability to think critically, assimilate complex and often competing ideas logically and write or articulate these clearly, concisely and coherently.

**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 Clinical Quality and Safety team works across the sector to bring together clinical expertise from all professions and disciplines to lead and influence across the wider health sector. The team provides strategic clinical leadership across Manatū Hauora, drawing on clinical research and insights, and leading practice locally and globally, informed by its sector-wide clinical network. It offers a deep understanding of clinical service delivery and performance, as well as the clinical drivers behind poor or inequitable outcomes.

**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 are looking to shortlist before year end, and hold interviews in early January_**_. We can accommodate longer notice periods._
- 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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