Māori Public Health Policy Advisor

Hapai Te Hauora; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hāpai Te Hauora seeks a Māori Public Health Advisor to join our kaupapa Māori public health team in Henderson, Auckland. This fixed-term position (to 30 June 2027) focuses on policy analysis, submissions, and translating evidence into practical policy responses for whānau and Māori communities.

You’ll coordinate policy hui, engage with sector partners, and contribute to policy and advocacy initiatives that advance Māori health equity while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to analyse policy, research and evidence and identify key implications.
• Experience in policy analysis, submissions, advocacy or government engagement.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity and related factors.
• Competence in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, with ongoing development.
• A tertiary qualification in public health, Māori health, policy, social sciences, law or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within Māori public health or kaupapa Māori is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse policy developments, evidence and Māori public health issues.
• Prepare written and oral submissions, policy briefings and technical content.
• Contribute to Hāpai Te Hauora position statements and advocacy mahi.
• Translate evidence and community perspectives into clear policy responses.
• Build relationships with Māori communities, government agencies, public health organisations and sector partners.
• Contribute to policy, evidence, advocacy and Māori public health projects across priority areas.

Skills

Written communication

Policy analysis

Government engagement

Relationship building

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Te reo Māori competence

Public health/policy background

Māori health equity understanding

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in public health, Māori health, policy, social sciences, law or related discipline

Job description

Hāpai Te Hauora seeks a Māori Public Health Advisor to join our kaupapa Māori public health team in Henderson, Auckland. This fixed-term position (to 30 June 2027) focuses on policy analysis, submissions, and translating evidence into practical policy responses for whānau and Māori communities.

You’ll coordinate policy hui, engage with sector partners, and contribute to policy and advocacy initiatives that advance Māori health equity while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.