Senior Advisor, Mental Health

Fixed term for 2 years, supporting the Non-Communicable Diseases pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridor programme.

About The Role

The Senior Advisor – Mental Health will provide expert advice and guidance on the delivery of the Mental Health programme plan, supporting the wider NCDs pillar work programme in delivering it to Polynesian countries.

Ko Pukenga - What You'll Bring

Experience in mental health service management, leadership, and policy development

Background in public health with a qualification such as Public Health, Psychology, Nursing or research and programme management experience

Familiarity with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of the machinery of government and political processes

About Us

At Manatu Hauora – Ministry of Health, we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance.

Nga Uaratanga – Our Values

Manaakitanga - showing care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other

Kaitiakitanga - preserving and maintaining an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive

Whakapono - having trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Kokiri ngatahi - connecting and working together collectively towards a common purpose