Rewarding opportunity to contribute to mental health, addiction and suicide prevention policy and make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders.Professional development opportunities and great colleagues who support each other to succeed. Salary midpoint of $85,578, actual salary dependent on your experience.The Mental Wellbeing team is responsible for legislation development, strategy development, and advising Ministers on mental health, addiction and suicide prevention policy issues.Ko ake mahi - What you'll doIn this role you will work on interesting, challenging and rewarding policy work that contributes to transforming the mental health and addiction system, and improved mental wellbeing outcomes for all people in New Zealand.Mental health and wellbeing is a key issue for people and whanau across the country and our mahi impacts on everyone from those who experience inequity to supporting communities to thrive.A key work area for this role is the opportunity to support the Mental Health Bill through the Parliamentary stages. This is a once in a generation opportunity to be part of work that will replace our now over 30-year-old Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.We have a great team of positive, energetic and collegial individuals who work collaboratively with each other, our Ministry colleagues and stakeholders to deliver on our work.We support each other and celebrate wins.Ko pukenga - What you'll bringUnderstanding of public policy and the machinery of governmentCritical thinking and policy analysis skillsStrong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor complex information to a range of audiencesExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationshipsAn understanding of the mental health and addiction sector and current policy challenges is beneficialKo wai matou - About 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 here.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 purposeMe 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 ****** close Wednesday, 27 November. Please note we are reviewing applications as they come in and may close prior to the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.Interviews will take place 4-6 December. The start date for this role is February 2025 (negotiable). 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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