Health in All Policies Advisor

Full-time Permanent (1.0FTE) 40 hour per week
- Proven relationship building and writing skills in a range of formats
- A strong commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working effectively with a range of cultures.

**Mō te tūnga | About the Role**

The Waitaha team of the National Public Health Service within Te Whautu Ora are leading the way to ensure health and wellbeing considerations are integrated across all sectors and we are looking for a Health in All Policies Advisor to join the team.

Based in our Community & Public Health offices, our small Policy team is dedicated to working together with stakeholders on policy development using a broad determinants of health lens and a Health in All Polices framework.

**_ The Role:_** Where you fit in**

You will be a great team player and use your initiative to champion this way of thinking. Your ability to form mutually beneficial relationships and communicate new ideas is essential.

You - ll spend your time liaising with health staff as well as key stakeholders within other sectors such as local government, Non-Government organisations and government agencies. Your ability to analyse complex information, write reports, facilitate meetings, coordinate joint pieces of work, and your networking skills will be put to good use in this exciting role. The role offers variety in topic and projects, as well as the ability to play a role in influencing the health and wellbeing of the population for the better.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience**

**Qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills**:
**Essential**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver collaborative outcomes
- Experience in facilitation methods
- Experience in developing and managing projects Relevant
- Well-developed communication skills
- Proven writing skills in a range of formats, ie, reports, newsletters, submissions.
- Demonstrated self-starter
- Proven experience in working across sectors
- Experience working in a bicultural framework
- Sound knowledge of the determining factors that affect health and health inequities in NZ

**Desirable**:

- Public Health qualification
- Sound knowledge of local government infrastructure
- Understanding of urban planning
- Knowledge of the policy process
- Understanding of the health impacts of public policy
- Understanding of a Health in all Policies framework
- Knowledge of HIAP tools, eg, Health Impact Assessment
- Understanding the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the relevance to public health

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our **ā Mātou Uara (Our Value**:

- **s)**:

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]**

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury

**The Future of the Health Industry**

**Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai