Senior Advisor, Government Services

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• About Pharmac Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga
• At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 staff. We take pride in what we do, we work hard, and have fun along the way.
• Our values, Ngā uruatanga, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking :
• Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understandTūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each otherWānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improveMāia - we challenge ourselvesKaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
• About the Role |
• Mō tēnei tūranga
• We are seeking a Senior Advisor to be part of our Government Services team.This role manages the workflow of Pharmac's government services work, including preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) and Privacy Act requests, answering Parliamentary questions, ministerial correspondence, providing advice to Ministers, and managing complaints.You will be working in a dynamic environment, and utilising your strong writing and interpersonal skills to deliver high quality advice and outputs, while juggling multiple demands and deadlines.Your background will demonstrate strong ministerial experience. Perhaps you're a seasoned advisor looking to step up to the next level, or you're a Senior Advisor looking for a new challenge and a place to diversify your career and skill set.This is a great opportunity for anyone who can manage their own workload, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and can build on recent process improvements.Our ideal candidate would bring :
• A strong understanding of the machinery of government
• Experience working in a ministerial / government services position
• Have excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Be able to thrive and keep cool while under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Experience in, and / or an understanding of, the health sector and its priorities, including improving outcomes for high health needs groups.For more information, please view the Position Description.In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Pharmac. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.
• Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga
• We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our staff and their whānau we offer :
• Five weeks annual leave
• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
• An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible staff
• Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
• Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all staff with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For Māori staff, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network.The range for this position is $91,814 - $124,220, total remuneration, inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution, with the starting salary up to $108,017, depending on the knowledge, skills, and experience the candidate brings to the role.We strive to represent New Zealand Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.| Location : | Wellington |

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