Director, Hauora Māori Tūmatanui

Leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team of Te Pou Hauora Tūmantanui [The Public Health Agency (PHA)], reporting directly to the Deputy Director-General (DDG)
- Make a positive contribution to the collective leadership, direction, and development of Te Pou Hauora Tūmatanui and Manatū Hauora
- Guide and partner with the DDG in advancing equity in population and public health for Māori and ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi is fully embedded across the work of the Agency
- Salary midpoint of $212,144, 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. As we move away from the response to the Covid pandemic now is the time to look to the future, to ensure New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is a new and distinctly, branded business unit being established within the Ministry. It will lead population and public health policy, strategy, regulatory, intelligence, surveillance and monitoring functions across the system.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
Bring your deep understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as you join the Senior Leadership Team within the Public Health Agency. Drive the strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the Public Health Agency's strategic intent (Pou Whirinaki). As a Senior Leader you will lead and support the needs of the Group, ensuring the appropriate capacity and capability to contribute to work programmes and priorities.
Your strong relationship management and influencing skills will enable you to engage with senior leaders in Manatū Hauora, Te Aka Whai Ora and Te Whatu Ora and stakeholders across public health. You will actively support iwi and Māori communities to achieve their wellbeing aspirations and the special relationship under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will lead the Hauora Māori Tūmatanui team, mātauranga Māori and tikanga across Te Pou Hauora Tūmatanui working closely with the Māori Health Directorate. You will strive to deliver our effective contribution to equity of health outcomes, the health and wellbeing of individuals, whānau and population groups and the vision of Pae Ora.
Remote working available, with an expectation of regular time spent in our Wellington office to encourage face to face collaboration with your team.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Expert population and public health expertise in hauora Māori
- A deep understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations

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 underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities to achieve pae ora - healthy futures for all New Zealanders.

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 collectively towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

We value diversity and inclusion 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 let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.