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. Inform matauranga Maori development opportunities for haumarutanga and Pae Ora, and for Starship more broadly. Nga Pukenga Motuhake | Important Skills Have had 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. Proficient in Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga. Experience developing policies that privilege Maori health equity. Ko wai matou | Our Organisation Te Toka Tumai Auckland is part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's National Health Service. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Te Toka Tumai Auckland and is the only comprehensive children's hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children. He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou | Why you will enjoy working here What we can offer you: A unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting. An opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professional. Work with a diverse team on exciting projects. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply 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! If you have any technical issues with the online process, please contact Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant at ****** quoting ADHB20907 to discuss how we can best support your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
