Public Health Strategy & Insights Leader

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor to provide specialist advice, leadership and strategic insights across national public and mental health programmes. The role shapes policy and informs decisions for senior officials and Ministers.

You will lead data-driven analysis, build capability, and contribute to continuous improvement within the team, influencing decisions across the health system.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, mental health, epidemiology, health sciences or related).
• Demonstrated experience providing proactive, objective and high‑quality advice in the health sector.
• Strong experience understanding, manipulating and presenting data from varied sources.
• Strategic and critical thinking, sound judgement and ability to navigate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, advice and correspondence for strategic priorities in public health and mental health.
• Analyse evidence and data to generate clear insights for decision-making.
• Lead complex work with monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks.
• Build positive relationships across the Ministry and health sector and mentor Advisors.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical expertise

Data presentation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Judgement

Education

Masters or PhD-level qualification

Job description

New Zealand Government in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor to provide specialist advice, leadership and strategic insights across national public and mental health programmes. The role shapes policy and informs decisions for senior officials and Ministers.

You will lead data-driven analysis, build capability, and contribute to continuous improvement within the team, influencing decisions across the health system.