Principal Advisor

health; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 131.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Health in Wellington seeks a strategic policy leader to shape New Zealand's global health priorities, influence international health policy, and advise senior government and ministers. You will engage across government and with international partners to drive meaningful policy outcomes.

You will work with global health actors such as the World Health Organization, guiding negotiations and leading initiatives that elevate New Zealand on the international stage while supporting

Formación

• Significant experience providing strategic policy advice and leading complex work programmes.
• Proven experience operating at a principal level in international, multilateral, or foreign policy environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across government, health, and international partners.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with sound judgement in complex environments.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leaders and ministers.
• Knowledge of government decision-making, the political interface, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Responsabilidades

• Help shape New Zealand's global health priorities by providing strategic advice and leading work that delivers meaningful outcomes at home and internationally.
• Build and strengthen influential relationships with international partners, including the World Health Organization, foreign governments, and key stakeholders across the health sector.
• Lead high-impact projects, negotiations, and global health initiatives that position New Zealand as a trusted voice on international health issues.
• Drive excellence across the team through thought leadership, mentoring, and collaboration, helping to lift capability and deliver quality outcomes.

Conocimientos

Strategic policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Descripción del empleo

Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Midpoint of $145,198. Actual salary dependent on experience

What you'll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

This is a unique opportunity to influence international health policy, strengthen relationships with global partners, and provide strategic leadership on complex issues that impact health outcomes both domestically and internationally. Working across government, with international organisations including the World Health Organization, and alongside senior leaders, you'll play a key role in advancing the Ministry's Global Health Strategy

• Help shape New Zealand's global health priorities by providing strategic advice and leading work that delivers meaningful outcomes at home and internationally.
• Build and strengthen influential relationships with international partners, including the World Health Organization, foreign governments, and key stakeholders across the health sector.
• Lead high-impact projects, negotiations, and global health initiatives that position New Zealand as a trusted voice on international health issues.
• Drive excellence across the team through thought leadership, mentoring, and collaboration, helping to lift capability and deliver quality outcomes.

What you'll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• Significant experience providing strategic policy advice and leading complex work programmes.
• Proven experience operating at a principal level in international, multilateral, or foreign policy environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across government, health, and international partners.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with sound judgement in complex environments.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leaders and ministers.
• Knowledge of government decision-making, the political interface, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

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.

Applications close Midnight Thursday 22nd October 2026.

We will be doing interviews for shortlisted applicants on the 29 th - 30 th October 2026.