Principal Advisor, Ethics at Ministry of Health, WellingtonSalary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experienceKo ake mahi - What you'll do The Principal Advisor is responsible for the provision of timely high-quality advice to support the Manager, Ethics, other Ethics staff, five Ministerial Ethics Committees, and two Ministerial Strategy and Policy ethics committees in relation to health and disability research ethics and reproductive technology ethics.
Key Responsibilities: A Master's degree (or equivalent) in ethics, philosophy or a related fieldAdvanced knowledge of the machinery of Government, risk management, and key issues impacting on the New Zealand health and disability sectorExperience in managing high profile and sensitive issues, influencing people, leading work programmes, change management and facilitationExcellent advisory and communication skills with the ability to think critically, assimilate complex and often competing ideas logically, make sound decisions under pressure and write or articulate them clearly, concisely, and coherentlyThe ability to analyse complex technical information to provide advice to a wide range of audiencesAt 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.
The Ethics team is part of the Regulation and Monitoring Directorate and supports five Ministerial Ethics Committees and two Ministerial Strategy and Policy ethics committees to provide independent expert advice and ethical review of assisted reproductive technology and health and disability research.
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Me pehea te tono mai - How to apply To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website.
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To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.
For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.
Applications close on 22 January 2025.
We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period.
Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.
We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. Employer: Ministry of Health
Location: Wellington
Position type: Ongoing - Full Time
Category: Government, Policy, Planning & Regulation
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