Principal Advisor

Permanent, Wellington or Auckland based role
- Play a crucial role in shaping policies that enhance the health outcomes of New Zealanders
- Salary midpoint of $136,833, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About Us
At Manatū Hauora 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. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
Join our team as the Principal Advisor for Alcohol Harm Reduction, where you'll lead a ground-breaking initiative focused on enhancing public health through innovative strategies. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our approach to alcohol harm reduction by providing expert analysis, high-level strategic guidance, and fostering vital connections with the community to ensure health equity is prioritised.
As a thought leader, you'll shape our agency's key strategic priorities, infusing them with community well-being aspirations. Your ability to cultivate positive relationships across various sectors will be crucial in propelling our vision forward. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including Te Aka Whai Ora and Te Whatu Ora, you'll ensure public health strategies are seamlessly integrated into cross-sectoral activities.
Your skill in crafting policy documents, guidelines, and advice will be put to the test, and your thorough understanding of the policy process will guide you through scoping, assessment, and evaluation phases. You'll also engage in peer reviews to ensure the quality and accuracy of colleagues' work. With a focus on leadership and project management, you'll drive initiatives that lead to tangible results.
Your mentorship will nurture the growth of junior staff, and your dedication to our values of equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations will shine through in all your endeavors. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on public health while gaining recognition as a trusted Principal advisor.
Join us to shape a healthier future for all, where your expertise and passion will be at the forefront of change.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Proven thought leadership and senior policy development expertise on alcohol harm reduction or other public health issues
- Significant experience in providing advice to Ministers and driving work programmes to ensure delivery of work is to the expected quality
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and working knowledge of the health and social sectors
- Strong relationship management skills and experience in engaging directly with communities,sector groups and agencies
- Commitment to improving equity of health outcomes
- Previous experience working in central government and a thorough understanding of the machinery of Government

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - 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 we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.