Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Looking for Principal Advisor TeleHealth at Wellington Central, Wellington Full Time

• Join the Community Health System Improvement and Innovation team in a key role
• Provide strategic and operational advice at a senior level
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid work options, work from anywhere in the motu

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

It’s not very often something happens that’s big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the motu. That’s what we’re talking about here. The provision of health services in Aotearoa, and how they are delivered, is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora-Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of health services in Aotearoa for generations to come and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our whānau. Te Whatu Ora is ‘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. Join us in this mahi…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Principal Advisor – Telehealth

Join the Community Health System Improvement and Innovation team as Principal Advisor – Telehealth. Working to support the National Telehealth Service you will provide strategic and operational advice at a senior level. This role will see you giving sound policy, and analytical advice, as well as guidance on programme commissioning, design and delivery.

The Principal Advisor – Telehealth’s Thought Leadership will be key in the future direction of The National Telehealth Service, supporting the delivery of the Government’s and Te Whatu Ora’s priorities and objectives.

Having strong relationship and contract management skills is essential for this role, as the Principal Advisor will be driving system performance and outcomes. The ability to work with contracts and providers, setting expectations and monitoring results will be a focus. This role will see you facilitating discussions and brokering between Te What Ora and the Telehealth provider.

The day-to-day will involve problem solving, attending hui, working with government processes, collaborating with externals and other agencies, and monitoring and reporting on system performance.

Mōu | About you

You are an experienced facilitator, relationship manager and senior level Advisor. Past roles have seen your influencing outcomes, managing large and complex programmes of work and providing thought leadership across an organisation. You are confident in leading change and using data and analysis to inform decision making.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This role requires and/or would benefit from the following

• An understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a willingness to learn and grow
• Extensive experience managing relationships and contract providers
• Critical thinking, ability to analyse and manage complex situations, issues and problems in order to provide robust advice
• Strong experience in influencing people, leading work programmes, change management and facilitation

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

Te Whatu Ora is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and that means people from all the communities we serve being represented in our workforce. 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. 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 particularly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me matou | Benefits

This is a truly rewarding role where you will come to work each day making a difference, leading change, and creating capabilities across our health service. Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working, offers learning and growth opportunities for staff.

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.

The applications closing date is Monday 31st October. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact [email protected] [link removed].