Senior Advisor - Medical Devices | Fixed Term Closing date: 24 Jun 2024 17:00 | WorkType: Fixed term full-time | Salary range: $101,807 - $152,711 inclusive of 3% employer KiwiSaver contribution
Senior Advisor, Medical Devices | FIXED TERM 12 Months At Te Pataka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Maori and advance Maori health aspirations.
We are a close-knit whanau with around 160 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Nga uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tuhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wananga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
Our Medical Devices Programme Delivery Team is growing, so we are seeking experienced, passionate people who will help take our team to the next level.
In this rewarding and challenging role, you will support the Programme Manager, Medical Devices and provide strategic and operational advice as Pharmac grows its role in hospital medical devices. In this role you will work collaboratively with other Pharmac kaimahi and leaders in the health sector to plan an implement a range of activities to progress Pharmac's medical devices strategic priority.
The role sits within our Medical Devices Programme Delivery team, which is responsible for delivering fairer access to medical devices for all New Zealanders by applying the Pharmac Management Model to hospital medical devices.
The work that Pharmac is doing will mean that the hospital medical devices Te Whatu Ora hospitals purchase are available in a nationally consistent and equitable way - improving health outcomes for New Zealanders.
Our programme will help to manage New Zealand's increasing spending on hospital medical devices. By doing so, it will free up funding in hospitals for reinvestment in services and new technologies.
We are taking a long-term view and aligning how we manage hospital medical devices with the wider goals of the health and disability system.
The salary range for this position is $101,807 - $152,711 total remuneration. The appointment range is between$116,215 - $136,723 total remuneration,inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
Your ability to think critical at the strategic and operational level, combined with being able to translate this into action, will be essential for success in this role.
Are you known for your great communication skills, and are the go-to person when people want a clear, concise, easy to read paper? Do people know they can trust your advice, because you've done the work behind the scenes and your work is backed up by facts and knowledge? Do people love working with you because they feel heard, and can see their ideas reflected in your work? Do you ask questions to understand because you know others have the subject matter expertise? If you have the following skills, this role may be right for you:
Experience in developing strategic and operational advice; work with multiple complex ideas in parallel and deal comfortably with ambiguity Ability to write in clear, plain language - you can distil information into easily understandable, concise papers for a wide range of audiences ability to establish and maintain strong effective working relationships and a proven ability to develop trust with a diverse range of people Experience in a health sector context and issues in the pharmaceutical and or/medical industries would also be advantageous. You have an understanding of te ao Maori and te Tiriti o Waitangi or display a willingness and commitment to learn. The role has a level of autonomy, and applicants will need to be self-driven to manage time-pressured work but also need to work as part of a team. You will be part of the Medical Devices Programme Delivery team and supported to learn and succeed in our fast paced and dynamic workplace.
Ko wai koe? | Who are you? In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pataka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.
We are a whanau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whanau we offer:
Five weeks annual leave Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements. Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week. At Te Pataka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Maori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whanau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maori Caucus.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
We may identify our preferred candidate earlier than the listed closing date, so if this sounds like your next exciting career move, apply today!
Please note: You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Please apply directly via our Careers Website. We will not accept applications sent by email.
Job details Reference # 13161
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Closes on 24 Jun 2024 17:00
Expertise Analysis, Pharmaceutical, Policy, Strategy & Planning
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