Pou Tohu Mātāmua Māori | Principal Advisor Māori, Medical Devices | Fixed-Term | Wellington

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Pou Tohu Mātāmua Māori | Principal Advisor Māori, Medical Devices | FIXED TERM 12 Months

Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac is working to increase its Māori capacity and build capability. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Māori and advance Māori health aspirations.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 160 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

Māia - we challenge ourselves

Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role 

Our Medical Devices Programme Delivery Team is growing, so we are seeking experienced, passionate people who will help take our team to the next level.

In this rewarding and challenging role, you will provide high quality specialist strategic and pragmatic advice utilising mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori frameworks to realise better outcomes for Māori and all New Zealanders.

This includes by guiding and supporting the development and implementation of the Medical Devices Programme of work to ensure it meets accountabilities regarding te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora. The role will also entail stakeholder engagement, with a key focus on Māori stakeholders, and therefore ensuring this is undertaken in the context of te ao Māori concepts.

The role sits within our Medical Devices Programme Delivery team in the Medical Devices Directorate which is responsible for delivering fairer access to medical devices for all New Zealanders by applying the Pharmac Management Model to hospital medical devices. This role will also work in close partnership with the Māori Directorate.

The work that Pharmac is doing will mean that the hospital medical devices Te Whatu Ora hospitals purchase are available in a nationally consistent and equitable way - improving health outcomes for New Zealanders.

Our programme will help to manage New Zealand's increasing spending on hospital medical devices. By doing so, it will free up funding in hospitals to reinvest in services and new technologies.

We are taking a long-term view and aligning how we manage hospital medical devices with the wider goals of the health and disability system.

The appointment range for this position is between $$136,400 - $160,471 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for an experienced strategic advisor who has the ability to analyse information and provide robust advice and recommendations. You will be a committed and skilled stakeholder manager. You will use your highly developed influencing, negotiation and collaboration skills and experience to build and maintain important relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

If you have some of the following knowledge, skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. 

• Extensive experience advising senior leaders and organisations in the application of te Tiriti o Waitangi. Experience of this within the health sector would be an advantage.

• Able to provide a strong understanding of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 in relation to the work of Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac and Māori health equity.

• Experience in working with Māori, providing advice from a te ao Māori lens and about the aspirations and needs of Māori

• Able to provide intellectual leadership and support organsiational capability in Mātauranga Māori, kaupapa Māori frameworks and Te Ao Māori me onā tikanga practices.

• An ability to successfully build and maintain trust-based relationships across all levels and across networks of relevant organisations that are maintained if/when officials change.

• Strong strategic and systems thinking skills - able to analyse information, quickly develop an understanding of context in relation to the insights required and provide strategic advice.

The role has a level of autonomy and applicants will need to be self-driven to manage time-pressured work but also need to work as part of a team. You will be part of the Medical Devices Programme Delivery team and supported to learn and succeed in our fast paced and dynamic workplace.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.

Joining Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer: 

• Five weeks annual leave

• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period

• An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi

• Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross

• Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.

• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Māori Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

Applications close on Monday 1 July, 5pm. If you are interested in applying, please apply through our careers website.