- On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Senior Advisor role
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
Health Promotion is most effective when working at the system, environment and policy level alongside communities. Health promotion is interested in providing support to communities that enables them to take action on issues and topics that directly impact on them.
We have a permanent, part-time (0.6FTE) opportunity available to join the Health Promotion Directorate as a Senior Advisor – Mental Wellbeing. This role is critical in enabling the delivery of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures).
The primary purpose of the role is to be responsible for supporting the implementation, development and delivery of strategic projects within Health Promotion with an emphasis on Oranga Hinengaro. This primary organizational impact of the position is to successfully implement programmes of delivery to achieve the Health Promotion, National Public Health Service Business Plan.
Mōu | About you
You are someone with strong analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to write and talk about complex issues clearly and concisely with a range of audiences. You have an understanding of and ability to select, adapt and use a range of frameworks, principles, tools and methods and draw on experience in different areas of expertise to apply them appropriately to given issues.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification, and/or equivalent experience – 5-7 years preferably working in public health / mental health / maternal wellbeing
- Strong experience, knowledge and skills in relation to working with Māori and Pasifika people/groups/communities
- Proven experience in contract management, including the use of planning tools, a working knowledge of the government procurement rules, and ability to work with a range of suppliers
- Experience in the development of operational policy as a core health promotion function
- Some leadership experience, that may include having designed and managed a project of work and resources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including provision of written and oral communication across cultures and across a broad sector of organisations and individuals
Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:
- A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world
Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.
Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe careers@health.govt.nz
This role is open to internal Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora employees only.
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