Principal Advisor, Mental Health and Addiction

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Secondment or fixed term opportunity (9 months)
- Regulatory role in mental health and addiction to ensure the system is working as required through legislation, protecting the rights of consumers
- Salary midpoint of $140,938 depending on experience

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

This is a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for an experienced Principal Advisor to join the team. This team support the Director of Mental Health and Addiction's regulatory roles.

The team:

- Monitors and reports on the mental health system's compliance with legal requirements
- Advises the Director of Mental Health and Addiction, and the Minister
- Regulates the system that enables recreational drugs to be tested to minimise harm

The principal advisor will be expected to:

- Understand the New Zealand health and disability sector
- Help strengthen the Ministry's regulatory role
- Provide high quality advice and support to the Director of Mental Health and Addiction that is legally robust and appropriately balances all the relevant factors
- Support coach and mentor other members of the team
- Be able to operate without a high degree of direction, using initiative and judgement to know how to manage risks and escalate appropriately

**Ko wai matou - About us**

At Manatu 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 Director of Mental Health and Addictions has statutory responsibility for administering Mental Health, Substance Addiction and Intellectual Disability legislation. 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 matou me to matou whare - What we bring**

Unlock your career potential at Manatu 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 Manatu 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.

**Nga 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 Maori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- **Kaitiakitanga** (Listen on Maori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- **Whakapono** (Listen on Maori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

**Me pehea te tono mai - How to apply**

Applications close on **Monday 16 December**. We will shortlist before Christmas and interview in mid-January. Please tell us how to contact you if you are going to be away.
- 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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