Senior Advisor, Finance and Risk | Wellington
Job Description
Fixed term for 2 years
Finance and Risk
Programme Management pillar of Polynesian Health Corridors programme
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 Programme Management pillar will provide end-to-end support to the Polynesian Health Corridors programme to help deliver the objectives or the programme to Polynesian countries.
As Senior Advisor – Finance and Risk, you will lead the financial, budget and risk processes and oversight of the programme with support from the Lead – Programme Management.
Your communication skills are key, as you will provide risk identification relating to programme finance and budget, lead sessions with the wider team to enable them to complete the annual finance and costed outputs budgeting exercises, and provide updates to Governance Groups, the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade finance teams.
This role is fixed term for 2 years and has a midpoint of $105,270, appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
Strong financial literacy, with senior experience and qualifications in financial management and experience in managing programme finances
Ability to take complex information and synthesise into key messages for relevant audiences and in a way which supports the values of the Programme and of the Ministry
Experience in government machinery and in public finance systems and processes
Familiarity and experience with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ
Knowledge of international development, development programmes and principles
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.
