Principal Advisor

Ministry of Health; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 131.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Zusammenfassung

The Ministry of Health in Wellington seeks a strategic policy leader to influence international health policy and strengthen relationships with global partners. You will provide high-level strategic advice, lead work delivering meaningful health outcomes both domestically and internationally, and collaborate across government and with organisations like the World Health Organization.

You will guide complex policy programs, mentor teams, and drive initiatives that elevate New Zealand’s standing

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience providing strategic policy advice at senior levels.
• Proven ability to influence across government and international partners.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking in complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with leaders and ministers.

Aufgaben

• Lead work on international health policy and global health initiatives.
• Build influential relationships with international partners including WHO and foreign governments.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to lift team capability and deliver outcomes.
• Drive negotiations and high-impact projects to position New Zealand as a trusted voice.

Kenntnisse

Strategic policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Government decision-making

Jobbeschreibung

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.

The Ministry of Health is steward of the New Zealand health system and the lead advisor to Government on health. Our overarching goal is for all New Zealanders to live longer and in better health to have an improved quality of life. As steward, we set the direction across the health system so we and others can make informed decisions and prioritise resources accordingly. We advise the Government on health policy, and regulate and monitor the health system, to ensure all New Zealanders have access to health care for better health outcomes. Our role is to create an environment where all New Zealanders are supported to stay well and where all parts of the health system are supported to operate at their best.