Principal Advisor - Strategy and Engagement - PSC&HTM Te Whatu Ora - National Office Wellington Central, Wellington Join 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-centered health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity The Principal Advisor is a senior advisory position with strong subject matter expertise, writing and problem-solving skills capable of leading a project of work. The Principal Advisor has strong relationship management and influence skills. As a Principal Advisor, you will be able to hold trusting relationships with Maori, senior sector leaders and health PSC&HTM staff, clinicians and the wider community to address key strategic and operational issues, and stewarding change including driving service improvements. Our Ideal candidate will have significant experience in advisory roles, preferably at the Principal Advisor level, with experience leading the development and delivery of significant, complex or contentious work. This experience will allow you to provide a flexible approach to complex problem-solving. You will seen as having a client-centred approach that supports the development of strong relationships. You will have a personal drive to succeed and be able to demonstrate the interpersonal skills that are required to effectively engage people. You will be able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including those with a strategic or operational focus. A relevant tertiary qualification, or extensive equivalent experience of more than seven years. Preferably you have worked in a previous principal adviser role for two or more years, with recent experience of developing and delivering significant policy work. More general relevant longer-term experience specific to a related job of more than nine years is required. Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgment to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex or contentious policy work. 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 role Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever-changing world 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 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. When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a lifetime 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 apply To 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 Ashlyn Clarricoats - (email protected) #J-18808-Ljbffr
