Job Description

• Fixed term for 4.5 years, Welington based preferred

• Non-Communicable Diseases pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridor programme 

• Support the design and delivery of Public Health activities

The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries through a range of modalities. In addition to directly assisting countries in some areas, the PHC team also contracts partners/suppliers for technical assistance, acts as a knowledge hub, supports mentoring and facilitates connections. 

About the role  

The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) pillar objective is to provide Polynesian countries with support for cancer control and mental health activities. 

As Senior Advisor – Cancer Control, you will provide oversight and direction on key pieces of work in the NCDs pillar. Your high-quality technical advice is essential to delivering the programme, and your strategic and technical approaches will assist you in leading the cancer control activity with Polynesian countries. 

This role is fixed term for 4.5 years and has a midpoint of $105,270, appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience. 

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring  

• Experience leading the development of new programme of areas in Public Health activity design 

• Experience in Cancer control design and activity planning and monitoring 

• Strong public health and systems development experience 

• Familiarity with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the machinery of government and political processes 

• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement and management. 

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.   

To learn more about us, visit https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us  

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  

• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.  

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

Click APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. See information for job applicants here: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us/careers/information-for-job-applicants 

For any questions or a confidential kōrero, contact recruitment@health.govt.nz  

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 26th January 2025,

We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.