Public Health Policy Advisor

2 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Policy Advisor role**:

- **Location: Te Waipounamu**:

- **Fixed-Term, Full-Time**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
**About the Role**

We have the opportunity available to join our Te Waipounamu regional team in the National Public Health Service as a **Public Health Policy Advisor** in a fixed-term, full-time role.

The Public Health Policy Advisor will contribute to a mix of short and longer-term projects within the Health in all Policies team, providing evidence-based advice and support to work taking place across the region. This will include analysis of significant policy developments/changes impacting Public Health, preparation of policy advice and building relationships internally and externally to identify emerging issues and opportunities of significance to the National Public Health Service across the region.

The duration of this fixed-term is 12 months.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

**About you**
- 2-3 years relevant experience in Health or Public Sector/Local Government policy and/or relevant qualification
- Policy qualification and/or project management certifications desirable but not essential
- Demonstrable understanding and experience working in partnership with Māori and/or Pacific people communities
- Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, the specific relationship under te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Health NZ's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Māori communities
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy

**Working for Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.

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