New Zealand Job Openings

New Zealand Government

Senior Advisor, Health Security - 2 years

Wellington

November 12, 2024

  • 2-year fixed term opportunity
  • Health Security pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme
  • Work collaboratively with Pacific country counterparts

The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries to strengthen public health systems. This includes providing technical assistance, mentoring and facilitating connections, as well as contract management.

About the role
The Health Security team provides the six Polynesian countries with assistance to prevent and prepare for public health threats.
Over two years the Senior Advisor, Health Security, will support the transition from an earlier focus on COVID19 and assist the design of activities to address vaccine preventable diseases. In addition, you will be responsible for providing high quality advice in support of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme objectives and work programme.
This role is fixed term for 2 years and has a midpoint salary of $105,270. Appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
  • Strong public health and systems development experience with experience in Public Health system capability development
  • Experience in designing public health programmes/projects.
  • Familiarity and experience with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and connections to Pasifika communities in New Zealand
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the machinery of government

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.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us

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
Click APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. See information for job applicants here: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us/careers/information-for-job-applicants

For any questions or a confidential kōrero, contact recruitment@health.govt.nz

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24th November.

We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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