Senior Advisor, Mental Health | Wellington
Job Description
Fixed term for 2 years
Non-Communicable Diseases pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridor programme
Support the design and delivery of 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 Diseases (NCDs) pillar objective is to provide Polynesian countries with support for cancer control and mental health activities.
As Senior Advisor – Mental Health, you will provide expert advice, guidance and direction on the delivery of the Mental Health programme plan. You will support the wider NCDs pillar work programme in delivering it to Polynesian countries.
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
Experience in mental health service management, leadership, and policy development
Background in public health with a qualification such as Public Health, Psychology, Nursing or research and programme management experience
Familiarity with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the machinery of government and political processes
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.
