Senior Advisor Polynesian Health Corridors Programme (Fixed term)

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor for the Polynesian Health Corridors Programme. This fixed-term six-month role focuses on strengthening programme delivery across Pacific partnerships, with leadership on planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

You will guide strategic development, build capability, and ensure robust processes while collaborating across government and partner organisations in New Zealand and the Pacific.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading complex programmes or projects, including planning, risk management, monitoring and reporting.
• Fixed-term six-month opportunity, Wellington-based, full-time working rights for duration.
• Excellent written communication, with experience preparing high-quality documentation for senior leaders.
• Programme management qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, Agile or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and leadership to support the delivery of health programmes across Polynesian partner countries.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of programme processes, tools, and risk management frameworks.
• Support the establishment and delivery of new projects and initiatives, collaborating with teams across the Ministry.
• Coach and mentor team members to build programme management capability and strengthen delivery outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading complex programmes or projects, including planning, risk management, monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Risk management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

PRINCE2

MSP

PMP

Agile

Job description

Senior Advisor Polynesian Health Corridors Programme (Fixed term)

Sep 9, 2026

NZ$108,452/year

• Team in Polynesian Health Corridors Programme
• Fixed term until April 2027| Wellington based
• Lead priority projects, strengthen programme delivery frameworks
• Midpoint of $108,452, dependent on experience

What you’ll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

As a Senior Advisor within the Programme Management pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme, you will play a key role in strengthening programme delivery across partnerships with Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Niue, and the Cook Islands. Working closely with programme leadership, you'll provide strategic advice, lead priority projects, enhance programme frameworks, and build team capability. This six-month fixed-term opportunity focuses on programme planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, helping embed stronger systems and ways of working while supporting the successful delivery of initiatives that improve health outcomes across the Pacific.

• Provide strategic advice and leadership to support the delivery of health programmes across Polynesian partner countries
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of programme processes, tools, and risk management frameworks
• Support the establishment and delivery of new projects and initiatives, collaborating with teams across the Ministry
• Coach and mentor team members to build programme management capability and strengthen delivery outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience leading complex programmes or projects, including planning, risk management, monitoring, and reporting
• Ideally a programme and project management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, Agile, or similar
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to provide sound advice and develop effective solutions
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality documentation for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Strong relationship‑building and cultural capability, with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders and partner organisations
• Experience mentoring others, driving continuous improvement, and establishing robust processes to support successful delivery.
  

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.

Please note: To be eligible for this position you must be based in Wellington and have full time working rights for the duration of this fixed term.

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora

The Ministry of Health Manatū Hauora works across the health sector to deliver better health outcomes for New Zealanders

The Ministry of Health New Zealand serves as the government's principal advisor on health and disability policy, ensuring improved health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Government Administration

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Government agency

Total funding 0

Where they work

133 Molesworth St, Wellington, Thorndon 6011, NZ