Senior Advisor - Harmful Commodities - Health Promotion - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Senior Advisor role

Join Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Health Promotion team as Senior Advisor – Harmful Commodities. The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation, development and delivery of strategic projects within the Toi Ora group in Health Promotion. Our team leads the promotion of Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all through reducing the impact of harmful commodities. We work to achieve equity in health outcomes, particularly those associated with tobacco and vaping. Our role focuses on sector coordination and national engagement, as well as leadership of the NPHS action on harmful commodities, including tobacco and vaping.

Mōu | About you

You are someone with at least five years' experience in developing and delivering successful government initiatives. You have a strong results orientation, and are able to lead teams and individuals to deliver projects on time and to a high standard. You have proven financial and risk management experience at a senior level. You're an excellent communicator with brilliant interpersonal skills, including provision of written and oral communication across cultures and across a broad sector of organisations and individuals.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification, and/or comparable experience working at a leadership level
• Experience in the area of tobacco control is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience facilitating groups and leading meetings
• Experience in dealing with high-level officials, senior management, and stakeholders in government, community and/or commercial organisations
• Ability to manage significant budgets and a proven and demonstrated ability in delivering value for money from suppliers and stakeholders
• Proven experience of working with Māori, Pacific peoples and diverse NGOs and/or communities
• An ability to prioritise issues and activities and to delegate work effectively
• An understanding of and ability to select, adapt and use a range of frameworks, principles, tools and methods and draw on experience in different areas of expertise to apply them appropriately to given issues

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz