Health Policy Advisor – Equity & Impact

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

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