Job OverviewFixed term for 5 years within the Health Security pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme. Work collaboratively with Pacific country counterparts. 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 RoleThe Health Security team will be providing Polynesian countries with public health threat preparedness advice, including assistance and technical requests. As Lead Health Security, you are responsible for the strategic and technical advice to establish and deliver the programme activity plans to meet the team's objectives.You will provide technical advice to Polynesian countries as required, through supporting other leaders in the group. This role is fixed term for 5 years and has a salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience.Ko pukenga - What You'll BringFamiliarity with health and development issues of Polynesian countries and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZKnowledge of international development, development programmes, and principlesSenior experience in matters relating to Public and population health managementAbility to actively manage critical people and develop successors for future rolesTertiary qualification in Public Health, Population Health, or a relevant fieldAbout UsAt Manatu 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 health.govt.nz/about-us.Nga Uaratanga - Our ValuesOur Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues, and communities.Manaakitanga - we show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each otherKaitiakitanga - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thriveWhakapono - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thingKokiri ngatahi - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.Me pehea te tono mai - How to ApplyClick APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. See information for job applicants here. For any questions or a confidential korero, contact ******. Applications close at midnight on Friday 15th November. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews will take place between 19th November and 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.
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