Senior Advisor Health Infrastructure Advisory & Partnerships - Office of CIIO - Infrastructure ...

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Senior Advisor Health Infrastructure Advisory and Partnerships role
• 12 months fixed term
• Work from anywhere around the motu (flexible working, fully supported to balance your workplace and lifestyle) – note occasional travel to Wellington may be required
• Opportunity to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment within the Infrastructure and Investment Group

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-centred 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 Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG) enhances the health and disability system by leading health investments through planning, prioritising, delivering, and monitoring health infrastructure projects.

The IIG manages this responsibility through several functions, including asset management, investment planning, facility design, programme and project management, service planning, and monitoring and assurance.

The IIG is looking for a Senior Advisor who understands the unique challenges of delivering high quality, succinct and consistent advice and reporting to Executive Leadership Teams (ELT), Committees, Boards and Ministers, as well as co-ordinating responses for Official Information Act (1982) requests (OIAs), Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial replies, Select Committee questions and any other information requests from Ministers. The Senior Advisor will need to form strong relationships internally, across Te Whatu Ora and externally with stakeholders such as Manatū Hauora, the Treasury, Te Aka Whai Ora and the Minister's office.

Preference will be given to Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora employees.

Mōu | About you

You will have excellent written and commnunications skills, with some political awareness and an understanding of risk. You will support the Group Manager in ensuring advice and reporting to the ELT, Capital and Infrastructure Committee, Te Whatu Ora Board and Ministers is high quality, succinct and consistent.

You will also be organised and able to co-ordinate responses for OIAs, Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial replies, Select Committee questions and any other information requests from Ministers. You will be expected to support the principal advisors with the workflow tracking and look for opportunities for process improvement.

You will have strong relationship building skills to help you build relationships across the IIG and the rest of Te Whatu Ora including the ELT/Board secretariats, Office of the Chief Executive, Central Government services, Hospital and Specialist Services, Finance, and Strategy, Planning & Performance.

You will also build relationships with external stakeholders including Manatū Hauora, the Treasury, Te Aka Whai Ora, and the Minister's office.

You will be agile, analytical and able to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities. You must be willing to share your knowledge and expertise to support the growth of the team.

This is an opportunity, where together - we can bring all our health facilities and hospitals up to a high standard, and ensuring equity for all New Zealanders!

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Tertiary level qualification in a relevant area and/or appropriate experience
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good writing skills and familiarity with the Plain English Standard
• Experience in proof reading and an eye for detail
• Experience in Ministerial and Government servicing including OIAs, Parliamentary questions and Ministerial replies
• The ability to apply critical thinking
• The ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to deal with ambiguity in a calm manner.
• Strong time management, with experience in prioritising work and tracking workflow

Desired:

• Health Sector experience
• An understanding of the infrastructure life cycle and stage/gate approach
• An understanding of machinery of government requirements and guidance
• A detailed understanding of the Official Information Act (1982)
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience with collating papers for a Board or Board Committee
• Be polictically aware and have an understanding of risk management

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• 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 Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō 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.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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 whānau 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 Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea 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 Belinda Peddie at careers@health.govt.nz