Job Description

• Lead a team advising on key areas of Health Policy and Strategy focused on primary and community care
• 12 month fixed term
• Salary midpoint of $216,144, 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. 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 

In this 12 month fixed term role you will lead a team in delivering quality policy advice to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders in a complex and challenging policy space.

You will join the Senior Leadership Team and the wider Ministry by collaborating, participating, and influencing, lead the strategic direction and planning of the team, and support the Deputy Director-General to achieve the vision of the Directorate.

You will lead programmes of work within the Directorate and Ministry, support the pastoral and development needs of the Group, and work across the Ministry to ensure strong and appropriate linkages with and between projects, programme development, implementation, planning, funding, and monitoring.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring 

• Proven experience in leading programmes of work to deliver on Government and Ministry priorities, with a good understanding of the health policy landscape in New Zealand
• Strong leadership experience in providing direction to your team and collaborating, participating, and influencing to achieve successful outcomes with our Senior Leadership Team and the wider Ministry
• Technical experience in developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the vision of the Directorate and Ministry
• Excellent stakeholder/relationship management skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships with the wider health sector, government, and external stakeholders
• Understanding of the priority of equity and Treaty obligations in policy development and implementation.

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 

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. Applications close on Sunday, 11 June 2023. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.  

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.