Senior Policy Advisor, Health Strategy & Impact

health; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 98 000 - 119 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4.4 weeks annual leave

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Résumé du poste

The Ministry of Health in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor within the Determinants of Health team to provide high-quality policy advice and leadership across major programmes, using strategic, analytical and subject matter expertise to inform decision-making.

You will lead complex initiatives, build influential relationships across the Ministry and wider health system, and work to improve equitable health outcomes for New Zealanders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in policy, strategy, advisory or related roles within complex environments.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven experience leading complex projects, work programmes or policy initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including providing clear advice to Ministers and senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of public sector decision-making and machinery of government, with sound judgement and relationship-management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic advice: Develop high-quality policy advice, briefings, strategies and recommendations for Ministers and senior leaders, providing clear analysis of complex issues, risks and opportunities.
• Lead complex work programmes: Deliver significant projects and initiatives aligned with organisational priorities, including developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting approaches.
• Build relationships and influence: Develop influential relationships across the Ministry, health sector and government, and represent the Ministry in cross-agency forums, consultations and stakeholder engagements.
• Strengthen capability and quality: Coach and mentor others, provide quality assurance of advice, and strengthen processes, tools and frameworks to support effective delivery and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Policy advisory

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Communication

Public sector knowledge

Description du poste

The Ministry of Health in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor within the Determinants of Health team to provide high-quality policy advice and leadership across major programmes, using strategic, analytical and subject matter expertise to inform decision-making.

You will lead complex initiatives, build influential relationships across the Ministry and wider health system, and work to improve equitable health outcomes for New Zealanders.