Policy & Equity Advisor - Te Manawa Taki - NPHS 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 OpportunityThe National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand 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 an available opportunity to join the Te Manawa Taki Region, Planning, Policy and Performance team as a Policy and Equity Advisor.This permanent, full-time role will see the individual provide support to the policy work taking place across the region - utilising their knowledge on health equity to facilitate inter-agency and interdisciplinary. This will include supporting policy analysis and development across a broad range of areas and collaborating with stakeholders across the health system and sector, working to deliver strategic objectives and give effect to Pae Ora. The role can be located across the Te Manawa Taki region, including: New Plymouth, Kirikiriroa, Rotorua, Tauranga, Whakatane, or Tairawhiti.You are someone with two-three years' experience in health, local government or public sector and development, able to apply critical thinking and use sound judgement to develop options and provide guidance. You are able to work in partnership with various stakeholders, understand the geo- and socio-political environments and be able to apply approaches to produce effective policy submissions that demonstrate a consideration of equity.Has a minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience in health or public sector/local government policyA Bachelors qualification or equivalent experience. A qualification in Public Health or Public Policy and/or project management certification is desirable but not essential.Understanding and experience working in partnership with iwi/ hapu, Maori, Pacific communities or other vulnerable groups.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 roleCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthKo te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing worldHealth 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.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 whanau 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 Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.To turanga i roto i Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWhen 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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyTo 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 Colm Farragher ****** details Job Reference:Job Reference: KHJ/HNZ1789405Location:North Island - Gisborne - All valuesNorth Island - Taranaki - All valuesNorth Island - Bay of Plenty - All values#J-18808-Ljbffr
