Lead - Non-Communicable Disease | Wellington/Auckland
Job Description
Fixed term for 5 years
Non-Communicable Disease pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme
Support Polynesian countries with cancer control and mental health activities
The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries through a range of modalities. In addition to directly assisting countries in some areas, the PHC team also contracts partners/suppliers for technical assistance, acts as a knowledge hub, supports mentoring and facilitates connections.
About the role
The Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) pillar objective is to provide Polynesian countries with support for cancer control and mental health activities.
As the Lead – NCD you are responsible for the strategic development, design, planning, monitoring, reporting and implementation of the work programme.
This role is fixed term for 5 years and has a salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
Familiar with health and development issues of Polynesian countries and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ
Experience collaborating and brokering with other stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
Knowledge of international development, development programmes and principles
Advanced knowledge of the machinery of Government, risk management, managing at the political interface
Tertiary qualification in Medicine, Public Health, Population Health, or a relevant field
About us
At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us
Ngā Uaratanga – Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.
Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
Click APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. See information for job applicants here: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us/careers/information-for-job-applicants
For any questions or a confidential kōrero, contact recruitment@health.govt.nz
Applications close at midnight on Friday 15th November. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews will take place between 19th November – 6th December.
We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
