Advisor - Engagement

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Experienced engagement advisor used to working in diverse cultural contexts
- Knowledge of modern tools and methods
- Permanent Wellington based role
- Salary midpoint of $79,653 actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health 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.
The Communications and Engagement group is a core part of the Government and Executive Services directorate, leading and supporting all Ministry communications and engagement and associated processes and channels.
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
The Advisor Engagement will work as part of a strong team to support the Ministry to develop and maintain relationships with our most important stakeholders using best practice advice and tools.
You will advise on the strategic and tactical approach to engagement for the Ministry to support our role as steward of the health system.
You will have experience in running engagement strategies and frameworks using established models; collecting intelligence and interpreting and analysing it using business intelligence tools and insights. You will be excellent at managing relationships. You will have worked successfully in diverse cultural contexts.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Experience as an engagement practitioner
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in diverse cultural contexts, with knowledge of Māori and Pasifika relations in order to improve equity of outcomes.
- A track record providing high-quality advice and driving work programmes to ensure delivery
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on building and maintaining trust and confidence to position the organisation as a trusted authority
- Politically aware with Government sector experience
- Strong critical thinking and judgement to analyse large, complex issues

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Me pēhea te tono mai - 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 that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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