Senior Advisor, Office of The Deputy

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Fixed term / Secondment until 29 August 2025
- Full time, based in Wellington office
- Salary midpoint of $105,270, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
As the Senior Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Director-General, you will be providing strategic and operational advice and support to the senior leadership team and the wider Directorate.
The team has a centralised work programme providing support across the directorate, as well as working with other parts of the Ministry to deliver regular reporting.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Ability to work in complex environments with a wide range of diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Significant machinery of government experience
- Commitment to improving equity of health outcomes

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 Office of the Deputy Director-General (ODDG) team provides strategic and operational advice and support to the DDG, senior leadership team and the wider Directorate. A small and friendly team, the ODDG has been designed to be agile, providing services across the groups in CCMH.
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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