Government Services Advisor

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac
At Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Māori and advance Māori health aspirations.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 160 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
Māia - we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role
This role sits within our close-knit government services team and plays an integral part in the delivery Pharmac's government services correspondence including preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests, privacy requests, parliamentary questions, ministerials, briefing for the Ministers and general enquiries.
In this role you will liaise with Directorates across Pharmac and other agencies to ensure Pharmac provides accurate advice and responds to correspondence in a timely manner.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?
- Strong written communication skills
- An ability to interpret legislation and other technical information
- Experience preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests
- Understanding of the importance of the role of government services to support public trust and confidence
- Proven experience building trust with internal and external stakeholders
- Display an understanding of te ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?
Joining Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment
- Access to subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.



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