Job Description

• Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
• 4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance
• Salary midpoint of $105,270 actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you'll do

Join a dynamic team committed to strengthening Māori Crown relationships and advancing Māori health outcomes. As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting governance relationships, providing high-quality advice, and ensuring strong engagement with whānau, hapū, Iwi, Māori communities, and key stakeholders. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori health to influence meaningful change.

• Strengthen Māori Crown relationships by supporting engagement with whānau, hapū, Iwi, and key stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality advice on Māori Crown relations, including Iwi/Māori Accords and relationship agreements.
• Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to ensure equity and Treaty obligations are embedded in all work.
• Support governance and ministerial relationships to align Māori health priorities across the Ministry and health sector.
• Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders using diverse engagement channels.

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in a health or relevant field and/or equivalent stakeholder, iwi, and Māori community engagement experience
• Ability to operate in te ao Māori contexts, including understanding of tikanga, kawa and te reo Māori
• Knowledge and experience in Māori Crown relations, Treaty settlement relationships, Māori health or a relevant field
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
• Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice

Ngā hua o tō mātou whare - What we bring

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, we value the authentic ‘you', 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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. Please contact us if you require any support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

Applications close on 22 May 2025. Please note - this is a Wellington based role, and the successful candidate will need to be based in Wellington. 

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.

We are not receiving recruitment agency submissions at this time.