Ministry of Health New Zealand Looking for Coordinator – Core at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Fixed term until 2025
• Support the team improving systems and processes within the Polynesian Health Corridors programme
• Salary midpoint of $69,284, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko Wai Mātou – About Us

At Manatū Hauora 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. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko Tōu Ake Mahi – What You’ll Do

The Polynesian Health Corridors team works to support health system strengthening and better health outcomes in PHC’s six partner countries (Cook Island, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, and Tuvalu). The team works closely with partner countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other key stakeholders to respond to needs across four key workstream areas – access to essential medicines, cancer control, mental health and pandemic preparedness.

As PHC’s programme coordinator you will play a crucial role in supporting the day to day operations of the Polynesian Health Corridors team. You will support domestic and international travel arrangements, provide meeting support, support PHC’s administrative and organisation processes including forward events calendars, managing the team mailbox, you will provide key support to the Principal Advisor by managing invoices and supporting the monitoring of programme expenditure, support the recruitment processes for contractors and consultants, and provide general programme, engagement and event support.

Ko Ngā Pukenga Ōu – What You’ll Bring

• Strong cultural competency and experience working with Pasifika people or Pacific Health contexts
• The ability to build positive working relationships with staff across the wider Ministry as well as all key stakeholders, internally and externally
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience of writing to a range of audiences is desirable
• Proven ability to provide strong coordination support across complex programmes of work
• Excellent prioritisation skills, ability to use initiative, work under pressure and meet deadlines in an ambiguous and dynamic environment

He aha ta tatou kawe mai – What We Bring

Flexibility – We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible

Inclusivity – Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace

Wellbeing – Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles

Purpose – Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga – Our Values

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga –We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other

Kaitiakitanga –We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive

Whakapono –We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Kōkiri ngātahi – We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me Pēhea Te Tono – How To Apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. If you have any questions, email our Recruitment Team. Applications close on Tuesday, 30 May 2023. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

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 we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.