Advisor - OIA Services

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

The Ministry of Health New Zealand is seeking an experienced analyst based in Wellington to support government priorities with clear, evidence-based advice. You will manage a portfolio of Government Services work, research information, and prepare high-quality briefings and responses while building strong relationships across the Ministry.

The role requires the ability to juggle competing deadlines, provide practical guidance, and tailor messages for diverse audiences, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and provide practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, build positive stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and analysis to support Ministry and Government priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of Government Services work and competing deadlines.
• Research information and prepare high-quality briefings, responses and advice.
• Support projects, process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the Ministry and with key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

• Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
• 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

• Provide advice and analysis to support Ministry and Government priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of Government Services work and competing deadlines.
• Research information and prepare high-quality briefings, responses and advice.
• Support projects, process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the Ministry and with key stakeholders

What you’ll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and provide practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, build positive stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines

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.