Manager - Public Health Equity and Engagement

An exciting permanent role based in Auckland
- Shape the strategic direction and influence across sectors to for public health outcomes
- Salary midpoint of $157,407 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
As the Manager of Public Health Equity and Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and fostering relationships within the public health sector. You will lead a dynamic team to influence across different systems to address the determinants of health and support community aspirations for pae ora. This is an exciting new leadership opportunity for a newly established team with a national focus, based in Auckland.
Your main responsibilities will involve leading the development and implementation of engagement strategies that uplift community wellbeing aspirations, influencing the strategic priorities of the Public Health Agency. By building collaborative and positive relationships across various sectors, including local government, localities and other place-based initiatives, you will drive systems change and advance equity in health outcomes. Through your leadership, you will ensure the delivery of programs that align with government priorities and objectives.
Your expertise in project management and strategic planning will be essential as you guide and support your team in achieving outstanding results. By nurturing the capacity and capability of your team, you will enable them to contribute effectively to the overall work program and priorities of the Directorate.
As a role model, you will lead by example and champion the implementation of the Ministry's desired culture and values within the team. By staying informed about emerging risks and pressures, you will provide valuable insights to the Group Manager and help navigate challenges successfully.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on public health in New Zealand, driving transformative change, and improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for our population.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Relevant technical/professional qualification and/or equivalent experience
- Experience managing a team's capability and capacity to deliver on current and future work priorities
- Actively models and promotes change fitness and the ability to navigate complexity and change
- Proven experience of working to influencing across systems and on collective impact approaches
- Solid organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality

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.