Public Health Planning, Policy

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Planning, Policy and Performance Advisor**role**:

- **Location: Te Manawa Taki Region (Taranaki, Waikato, Lakes, Bay of Plenty or Tairāwhiti districts)**:

- **Permanent, 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 a permanent, full-time**opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a** Public Health Planning, Policy and Performance Senior Advisor.**
- and longer-term mahi within the Planning, Policy and Performance team.

This will include analysis of significant policy developments/changes impacting public health, preparation of policy papers, horizon scanning to identify emerging issues and opportunities of significance to the Public Health Service within the Region.

You will assist in coordinating complex, demanding and diverse projects, offering planning and project management support the team and Managers, as well as have the opportunity to lead your own projects.

**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**

You are someone able to demonstrate an understanding of organisational risk and compliance, legal and regulatory requirements regarding relevant regulations and standards in New Zealand, to ensure compliance with these requirements. You can demonstrate mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present effectively, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes.

**Skills and Experience**
- A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
- 5+ years relevant experience in health, public sector or local government planning and/or policy
- Some leadership experience, that may include having designed and managed a project of work and resources
- Demonstrable understanding & experience working in partnership with Māori and/or Pacific People communities
- Demonstrable strong analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to write and talk about complex issues clearly and concisely with a range of audiences
- Clean NZ Drivers' Licence

**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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