Job Description

• Fixed term for 2 years
• Non-Communicable Diseases pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridor programme
• Support the design and delivery of mental 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 – Mental Health, you will provide expert advice, guidance and direction on the delivery of the Mental Health programme plan. You will support the wider NCDs pillar work programme in delivering it to Polynesian countries.

This role is fixed term for 2 years and has a midpoint of $105,270, appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Experience in mental health service management, leadership, and policy development
• Background in public health with a qualification such as Public Health, Psychology, Nursing or research and programme management 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

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 Friday 15^th November. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews will take place between 19th November – 6th December.

 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.