Advisor (Design)

An exciting permanent role based in Wellington
- Showcase your creative expertise and make a significant impact within the Ministry
- Salary midpoint of $88,836 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
The Advisor (Design) role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your creative expertise and make a significant impact within the Ministry. As the go-to person for design, document formatting, and online publishing solutions, you'll be a key player in shaping the Ministry's visual identity.
You'll have the chance to provide expert graphic design services across a diverse range of media, including publications, posters, presentations, and online content. Collaborating closely with the Channels team, you'll be part of a dynamic group that consistently delivers visually stunning and engaging materials.
In this role, you'll not only be a design guru but also a relationship builder, ensuring top-notch customer service for internal clients. By offering quality advice and support, you'll be contributing to the success of various work programs, guided by Senior Advisors and/or Principal Advisors.
The role's scope extends beyond traditional design as you'll be involved in crafting captivating infographics and data visualizations for online channels. Your talent and creativity will play a pivotal role in conveying complex information in an easily understandable and visually appealing manner.
You'll take the lead in managing the Ministry's Digital Asset Management (DAM) program, UView, ensuring the organisation's valuable images are well-organized, up-to-date, and purposeful.
By joining this team, you'll be part of a positive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and input are highly valued. Your work will align with the Ministry's commitment to equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations, contributing to a meaningful and inclusive impact.
If you're passionate about design, eager to make a difference, and looking for a stimulating and rewarding role, this Advisor (Design) opportunity at the Ministry is the perfect fit for you

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Graphic design experience and expertise in using the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Brand and/or visual identity management experience.
- Excellent organisational skills, including experience in managing schedules and Excel spreadsheets.
- Excellent customer focus and communication skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and with conflicting priorities.
- Ability to proofread and accurately check text proofs.
- Project management experience.

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.