Senior Advisor Alcohol Harm Reduction Programme

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand seeks a Senior Advisor based in Wellington to provide high-quality advice and leadership on complex, high-profile work influencing strategic decision-making. You will collaborate across teams and agencies, lead key initiatives, and contribute to reducing alcohol-related harm.

As part of the governance and policy team, you’ll produce concise artefacts, support evaluation and reporting, and help publish public-facing resources.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of government and public sector.
• Knowledge of machinery of government, ministerial servicing, cross-agency ways of working.
• Experience developing high-quality written, visual, and digital artefacts for diverse audiences.
• Strong project leadership and delivery skills for complex work programmes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship management abilities.
• Experience governing publication, QA, or related processes.
• Ability translating evidence or research into practical advice and recommendations.
• Demonstrated political acumen and sound judgement in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and programme delivery.
• Lead and coordinate projects and work programmes, ensuring delivery is well planned, collaborative, and outcomes-focused.
• Support performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and assurance activities.
• Produce artefacts including briefings, reports, presentations, guidance, and other resources for diverse audiences.
• Support governance and cross-agency coordination through secretariat functions and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to development, publication, and dissemination of key products and public-facing resources.

Skills

Public sector experience

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Governance processes

Policy translation

Political acumen

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

• Great opportunity to take ownership, build capability, and make a real difference
• Contribute to the development of public-facing resources
• Wellington Based | Fulltime | Permanent
• Salary midpoint is $108,452 dependent on experience
  

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do

As a Senior Advisor, you’ll provide high-quality advice and leadership on complex, high-profile work, influencing decision-making at a strategic level. You’ll collaborate across teams and agencies, lead implementation of key initiatives, and contribute to reducing alcohol-related harm.

• Deliver high-quality advice, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and programme delivery,
• Lead and coordinate projects and work programmes, ensuring delivery is well planned, collaborative, and outcomes-focused,
• Support performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and assurance activities,
• Produce high-quality artefacts, including briefings, reports, presentations, guidance materials, and other resources for a range of audiences,
• Support governance and cross-agency coordination through effective secretariat functions, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up of key actions,
• Contribute to the development, publication, and dissemination of key products, including guidelines, annual reports, and other public-facing resources.

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you’ll bring

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience, with a sound understanding of government, public sector, or complex organisational environments,
• Sound understanding of the machinery of government, including public sector processes, Ministerial servicing, and cross-agency ways of working,
• Experience developing high-quality written, visual, and digital artefacts, including reports, presentations, briefings, guidance, and other audience-focused resources,
• Strong project leadership and delivery skills, with experience coordinating complex work programmes and managing competing priorities,
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and work effectively across teams and stakeholders,
• Experience managing publication, quality assurance, governance, or related organisational processes,
• Experience translating evidence, research, or technical information into practical advice, products, and recommendations that support decision-making,
• Demonstrated political acumen and sound judgement, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues, understand broader system implications, and provide trusted advice in complex environments.

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