Manager, Maori Health Business Partnering

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
• Wellness allowance | 4.8 weeks annual leave
• Salary midpoint of $162,129 actual salary dependent on your experience
  

Are you an innovative leader passionate about advancing Hauora Māori? The Ministry of Health is seeking a Manager Māori Health Business Partnering to forge robust business partnerships with people leaders across Manatū Hauora. 

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do

In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team, develop innovative approaches, and deliver high-quality, customised hauora Māori, Tiriti, and equity support across the Ministry to drive the vision of pae ora (healthy futures) for Māori

• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Lead, guide, and nurture the Business Partnering team by exemplifying people-centred leadership and providing robust pastoral care and development support.
• Innovative Partnership Delivery: Design and implement targeted, customised hauora Māori, Tiriti, and equity support through strategic business partnerships with people leaders across Manatū Hauora.
• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement: Establish effective systems and processes for business partnering, proactively identifying opportunities, risks, and emerging trends to refine the operating model.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain trusted relationships within the Directorate, Ministry, and the wider health sector necessary for an aligned and cohesive work programmer
• Driving Organisational Excellence: Lead the development and implementation of priority initiatives and programmes, reporting progress and role modelling the Ministry's culture, values, and commitment to equity.
  

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of systems and design thinking and a reputation for applying system and design thinking in building people and business capability and leading system change in complex organisations
• A deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity and its application to  government policy contexts
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, persuade, influence and build trusted  and productive partnerships
• Knowledge and understanding of central government, ministry and ministerial settings, legislative and policy context for Hauora Māori
  

Ko wai mātou - About us

At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health 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. 

The team provide high quality customised specialist Hauora Māori, Tiriti and equity support across the Ministry to strengthen whole of-organisation capability to achieve the vision of pae ora (healthy futures) for Māori.

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring

Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values

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

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
  

• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
  

• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
  

• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.
  

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.  For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website. 

Applications close on Thursday 27th Feburary 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.

We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process,