Advisor - Office of The National Director - Nphs

3 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Advisor - Office of the National Director - NPHS
- On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this advisor role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
As an Advisor you will provide advice to support, maintain and improve the delivery of high-quality work across the Office of the National Director of the National Public Health Service (NPHS). This permanent, full-time role will see you work closely with the team as well as external stakeholders to ensure timely information, advice and guidance is provided for decision-making.
The National Public Health Service within 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.
Mōu | About you
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
- Experience collaborating with diverse groups of people and maintaining professional relationships both internally and externally
- The ability to think on your feet, make sound judgements and escalate issues when required
- A high level of written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
- Able to think creatively and to assess and solve complex issues while working at pace

**Ka kawea e koe | You will bring**:

- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world
Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply


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