Advisor

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington seeks an Advisor to deliver high-quality policy advice and analysis that supports Government and Ministry priorities. You will analyse complex issues, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to policy and operational work that advances equity for New Zealanders.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, sound judgement, and excellent communications. This permanent, full-time position offers Wellington-based work with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience, with strong analytical, research and problem-solving capability.
• Sound judgement and critical thinking, with the ability to develop options and provide high-quality advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to deliver results in complex environments while managing competing priorities and navigating the machinery of government.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advice and analysis to support decision-making and contribute to the delivery of Government and Ministry priorities.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of work with competing deadlines, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to contribute to key projects, work programmes, and Ministry-wide initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships and apply your understanding of the machinery of government to support effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to better processes, tools, frameworks, and ways of working, while ensuring all work reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and a commitment to equity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

• Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
• 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
• Midpoint of $82,061 dependent on experience

• Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
• 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
• Midpoint of $82,061 dependent on experience

What you’ll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

We're seeking an Advisor to join our team and help deliver high-quality advice that supports Government and Ministry priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing complex issues, working across a wide range of stakeholders, and contributing to policy and operational work that makes a real difference. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where you'll develop your understanding of government decision-making, build strong relationships, and contribute to work that advances equity and improves outcomes for New Zealanders.

• Provide high-quality advice and analysis to support decision-making and contribute to the delivery of Government and Ministry priorities.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of work with competing deadlines, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to contribute to key projects, work programmes, and Ministry-wide initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships and apply your understanding of the machinery of government to support effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to better processes, tools, frameworks, and ways of working, while ensuring all work reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and a commitment to equity.

What you’ll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience, with strong analytical, research and problem-solving capability.
• Sound judgement and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop options and provide high-quality advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to deliver results in complex environments while managing competing priorities and navigating the machinery of government.

About The Ministry

As the Government's lead advisor on health, we help shape the future of New Zealand's health system through policy, regulation and monitoring. Join a team that makes a real difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders while working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values wellbeing, growth and development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an accessible and respectful recruitment process.

Please note

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.

Applications close Midnight 10th November 2026

We are not receiving recruitment agency submissions at this time.