• Bring your clinical, lived experience and system insights to drive change
• Permanent, Wellington based role
• Salary midpoint of $180,896, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.

Mental health, addiction and suicide prevention are health system and government priorities, with the Ministry as chief advisor to the Minister for Mental Health and leading a whole-of-government approach to mental wellbeing. The Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention Group leads action across the Ministry's core functions in these areas – strategy, policy, data analysis, regulation, monitoring, and clinical and lived experience advice.

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
The Group Manager, Clinical, Lived Experience and System Intelligence will lead and manage a group of senior clinical, lived experience, data and analysis, research, and sector intelligence roles. The Group Manager will bring these functions together into a cohesive group in order for the wider Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention Groups to have a strong evidenced-based system insights and monitoring role and to ensure robust clinical, lived experience, analytical and sector advice is informing our strategy, policy and regulatory functions.

The role will prioritise delivery of the work programme to bring coherence and coordinate input across different Groups to ensure we are effective in our leadership function and have a robust understanding of performance of the mental health, addiction and suicide prevention systems. They will work with colleagues across the directorate to deliver on the work programme that aligns to the Ministry and Minister's priorities, and with relevant Programme Directors, the Chief Clinical Advisor and other Leadership Team members to ensure workloads are appropriate and efficient.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the machinery of Government, risk management, and managing at the political interface.
• Demonstrated experience in the health sector.
• Strong understanding of the mental health, addiction and suicide prevention sectors including the data collection and reporting infrastructure and challenges, as well as clinical, lived experience and other sector intelligence networks.
• Ability to translate intelligence and analysis into actionable insights to inform evidence-based strategy, policy, regulation and monitoring functions.
• Significant experience in previous leadership and management roles with the ability to develop, drive and implement complex work programmes working within a matrix approach.
• Strong people management and relationship management skills.
• Lived experience of mental health and/or addiction is highly regarded.

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll 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, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, 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.

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
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.To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand. For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

Applications close on Monday 16th September. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.