Job Description

• Multiple permanent roles seeking clinical expertise in mental health and addiction, with experience specifically in areas such as infant, child and youth, forensic and older people's mental health
• Immediate opportunities to be involved in once-in-a-lifetime work, including supporting the implementation of the new Mental Health Bill
• Full and part time applications will be considered, as will applications from outside Wellington
• Salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do

Come and join a new multi-disciplinary team designed to bring together Clinicians, Lived Experience, and System Insights. This is a new way to use your clinical expertise to support policy and strategy development, as well as an opportunity to support changes as the new Mental Health Bill comes on stream in 2027.

• Contribute to an exciting work programme relevant to your skills and experience, including once-in-a-lifetime changes to the mental health legislation and supporting the implementation of a suite of action plans
• Provide clinical leadership, support and oversight to the Chief Clinical Advisor Mental Health and Addiction, Group Manager and wider MHASP leadership in support of the Director General and Minister of Mental Health
• Bring your experience to bear in areas such as providing expert advice, strategy development and implementation plans, responding to senior leadership/ministerial level queries and developing work programmes
• Take a system-level, ‘whole-of-government' approach, with a focus on relationship building, to help break down silos and achieve better outcomes for people

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining effective professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A sound and extensive broad clinical background ideally with other relevant experience (e.g. research, high-level writing, programme leadership)
• Knowledge of key issues impacting on the New Zealand mental health and addiction space
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and influence in a clinical leadership role
• Ability to think critically, assimilate complex and often competing ideas logically and write/articulate these clearly and concisely
• Commitment to improving equity of health outcomes, especially in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations
• You must currently hold a relevant Annual Practicing Certificate without limitations to be eligible for this position

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.

The Clinical, Community and Mental Health Directorate has responsibility for leading two system priorities – clinical leadership and mental health – and embedding community voice. The team is a multi-disciplinary group of people covering clinical, lived experience, data and analysis, research and system intelligence roles.  The purpose of the Clinical, Lived Experience and System Intelligence (CLESI) team is to support the directorate to have strong evidenced-informed system insights, and to monitor and to ensure robust clinical, lived experience, analytical and sector advice is informing our strategy, policy and regulatory functions.

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring

Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.

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 

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.To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.  For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

Applications close on 17 January 2025. We will be reviewing applications in the new year and meeting with people in January. Please note that the Ministry will be closed over the Christmas period and the recruitment inbox will not be monitored during this time. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 8th January 2025. We hope you are enjoying the Christmas period.

We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

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 that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.