Public Health Planning, Policy And Performance Senior Advisor - Te Manawa Taki - Nphs

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a Public Health Planning, Policy and Performance Senior Advisor.

This role holds strong subject matter expertise, writing and relationship skills, can lead projects of work and will provide leadership on a mix of short- and longer-term mahi within the Planning, Policy and Performance team.

This will include analysis of significant policy developments / changes impacting public health, preparation of policy papers, and horizon scanning to identify emerging issues and opportunities of significance to the Public Health Service within the Region.

About the Team / Service / Location

The NPHS within Health New Zealand - 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.

About you

You are someone able to demonstrate an understanding of organisational risk and compliance, legal and regulatory requirements regarding relevant regulations and standards in New Zealand, to ensure compliance with these requirements.

You can demonstrate mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present effectively, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes.

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• A minimum of five years relevant experience in health, public sector or local government planning and / or policy
• Experience in an advisory role, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and is able to critically assess and refine written materials to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency
• Some leadership experience, that may include having designed and managed a project of work and resources
• Demonstrable understanding & experience working in partnership with Maori and / or Pacific People communities
• Demonstrable 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
• Clean NZ Drivers Licence

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now".

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 19 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.