Senior Advisor - Mental Health & Addiction Services

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work form where you are
• 18-month fixed term, full timeHealth 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
• The primary purpose of the role is to work alongside the Principal Advisors and Programme Director as responsible for ensuring the preparation of high-quality advice that informs decisions on the design and delivery of Budget 25 MH&A initiatives, as well as reporting on progress to these.The MH&A Budget 25 team in the Specialist MH&A directorate will be responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting the implementation of several high-priority projects under the wider B25 MH&A initiatives. The Specialist MH&A Directorate is a national function that operationally supports the Hospital and Specialist MH&A system and leads national pieces of work required to deliver on Health NZ's MH&A strategic, policy, and Government objectives.
• About you
• You hold relevant graduate and post-graduate qualifications and bring more than five years' experience working within Central Government and / or the Health Sector. With a genuine interest in Mental Health and Addictions, you're motivated by the opportunity to contribute to improved outcomes and equity across Aotearoa's health system.
• 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 Māori, 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 Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• | Location : | All Locations || Attachment : | (PDF, 237KB) Job Description |

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