Principal Advisor

4 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent, Wellington based role
- WFH Flexibility | 4.4 weeks annual leave | WFH allowance
- Salary midpoint of $136,833, actual salary dependent on your experience

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 Public Health Agency sits at the heart of Manatū Hauora and leads all public health and population health policy, strategy, regulatory, intelligence, surveillance and monitoring functions, and has a key role in providing advice to Ministers on all public health matters.

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
As the Principal Advisor in the Pacific Health team, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance Pacific Health outcomes. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, leadership, and thought guidance to our Pacific Health team. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that our actions are rooted in the voice of lived experience and contribute to improving communication outcomes

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Policy Development: Prepare and draft policy documents, legislation, guidelines, and provide ad hoc advice to shape the future of Pacific Health initiatives.
- Thought Leadership: Offer senior policy expertise and thought leadership to inform decision-making, aligning with government and Ministry priorities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop effective stakeholder communications through diverse channels, fostering collaboration and information dissemination.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct peer reviews of documents to ensure quality, validity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Lead projects and areas while mentoring and supervising less experienced staff, contributing to the Ministry's policy capability.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate positive relationships across teams, groups, the Ministry, the wider health sector, government, and external stakeholders.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Significant experience in providing advice to Ministers and driving work programmes to ensure delivery of work is to the expected quality.
- A proven track record in exercising judgement and providing advice at a senior level, and working with very senior managers in a confidential environment. You must be pro-active and willing to challenge.
- Strong relationship management skills and experience in engaging with a range of sector groups and agencies.
- Proven thought leadership and senior policy development expertise
- Strong knowledge of Pacific health issues and challenges
- Previous experience working in central government and a thorough understanding of the machinery of Government

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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