Job Description

• Interest in design and implementation of regulatory regimes
• Provide advice to stakeholders on regulatory issues
• This is a full-time permanent position based in Wellington

Provide strategic leadership and direction on the establishment and implementation of new regulatory regimes and the review and analysis of existing legislation. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team: 

The Regulatory Practice and Analysis Team is responsible for the operation of regulatory authorities, which includes the Medicinal Cannabis Agency, the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority and the Vaping Regulatory Authority. Functions include applications for licences and registration, product notifications and assessments, and enforcement and compliance activities.

The Team also provides technical advice on psychoactive substances and controlled drugs to other agencies and is responsible for providing secretariat services to the Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs, which includes the preparation of technical reports and administrative oversight.

Te whainga poto o tēnei tūranga – What is the purpose of this position?: 

As the Manager Regulatory Practice and Analysis, you will lead the establishment and implementation of new and existing regulatory regimes. You will be responsible for building collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and providing high quality advice that is evidence based and draws on information, research and analysis from relevant sources.

Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako – Skills & Experience: 

We are looking for a person with an appropriate tertiary qualification and significant relevant experience in a regulatory policy environment designing and implementing regulatory regimes.

You will have experience in managing technical or operational policy teams, providing mentoring and support as required. You will possess the ability to work strategically and apply critical thinking to the development of regulatory options and provision of advice while communicating technical and regulatory information to a wide range of audiences initiate.

You will be able to maintain excellent working relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders as well as with other government agencies and understand our responsibilities to the priority of equity and meeting Treaty obligations.

This role is a band 20G which has a salary range of $136,224 - $181,632. Offered salary will be based on candidates' skills and experience.

This role falls within scope of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.  Proof of vaccination and adherence to the Order is a requirement of this role.

Accessibility

We encourage diversity and inclusion at the Ministry of Health and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures.  In particular, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. You can contact us at recruitment@health.govt.nz or on +6444665318 if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

Ngā uaratanga - Our Ministry values

https://www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/careers/our-ministry-values-nga-uaratanga

The Ministry of Health is the kaitiaki of the health and disability system in New Zealand.  We are responsible for providing active stewardship and leadership across the nation's health and disability system.  We ensure the system provides people with the highest levels of care, regardless of who they are or where they live. 

You will find a copy of the Position Description attached or online at careers.health.govt.nz. Please click ‘Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter. A cover letter is required and forms a key part of our assessment process.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Deborah Brockie, Senior Recruitment Advisor at deborah.brockie@health.govt.nz quoting reference number MOH/1625385.

Advertising for this role closes at 6pm on 25^th May 2022.