Senior Advisor, Government Services

**Closing date**: 27 Feb 2025 17:00 **| Work Type**: Permanent full-time **| Salary range**:$91,814 - $124,220

**Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Pharmac Te Pātaka**Whaioranga**

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga 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**

We are seeking a Senior Government Services Advisor to support an increase in volume of OIA requests and ministerial correspondence.

Working in a dynamic environment, you will utilise your strong writing and interpersonal skills to deliver high quality advice and outputs, while juggling multiple demands and deadlines.

This role manages the workflow of Pharmac's government services work, including preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) and Privacy Act requests, answering Parliamentary questions, ministerial correspondence, providing advice to Ministers and managing complaints.

**Mā**‎** wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?**

Your background will demonstrate strong ministerial experience. Perhaps you're a seasoned advisor looking to step up to the next level, or you're a Senior Advisor looking for a new challenge and a place to diversify your career and skill set.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is comfortable managing their own workload and is passionate about process improvement.
- A strong understanding of the machinery of government
- Experience working in a ministerial/government service position
- Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment with an ability to prioritise work
- Understanding of te ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi or display a willingness and commitment to learn.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

**Ko wai koe? | Who are you?**

**Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga**

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 for eligible kaimahi
- Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Pharmac | 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.

**Job details**:

- Reference #
- 14300
- Posted on
- 12 Feb 2025
- Closes on
- 27 Feb 2025 17:00
- Expertise
- Policy
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time