Policy & Research Manager - Pou Mataaho

Policy & Research Manager - Pou Mataaho at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland Policy & Research Manager (Pou Mataaho) - Digital and Community Engagement Service, Starship Child Health
Full time, fixed term (12 months)
Based in Greenlane Clinical Centre
Great opportunity to lead policy initiatives and shape better outcomes
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Starship Digital and Community Engagement Service has an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy and research professional to provide strategic direction and leadership for the service's policy and research capability. The service is poised to advance matauranga Maori and kaupapa Maori approaches to haumarutanga and Pae Ora, with significant opportunity for influence at a national level.
The role holder will manage a small team, growing capability over time, and contribute to a cohesive leadership team to actualise an ambitious new work programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic policy leadership, advice and guidance, and lead the development of the service's research capability, with a specific focus on Maori health equity, matauranga Maori, kaupapa Maori, Te Ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Lead the development and delivery of matauranga policy, research and evaluation initiatives; as well as those pertaining to other cultural knowledge systems, in particular those of Pacific Peoples.
Minimum Requirements:
Senior Policy leadership experience in health or community sectors.
Experience commissioning research and/or evaluation projects.
Relevant Tertiary Qualification, e.g. Public Policy, Public Health, research and evaluation.
Strategic leadership and change management experience.
Experience developing policies that privilege Maori health equity.
To apply, please click on the 'Apply' tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Please note that the closing date for this position may be adjusted if a suitable candidate is identified prior to the original deadline. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. If you are selected for this role, you may receive an offer before the formal closing date, so don't miss your chance to join our team!
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