Chief Clinical Advisor Mental Health and Addiction - Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention at Ministry of Health, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention Group
• Permanent, fulltime Wellington based role. Part-time may be considered.
• Salary midpoint of $197,978 actual salary dependent on your experience

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.

Mental health, addiction and suicide prevention are health system and government priorities, with the Ministry as chief advisor to the Minister for Mental Health and leading a whole-of-government approach to mental wellbeing. The Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention Group leads action across the Ministry's core functions in these areas – strategy, policy, data analysis, regulation, monitoring, and clinical and lived experience advice.

Ko ake mahi - What you'll do

The Chief Clinical Advisor, Mental Health and Addiction will play a critical role in stewarding the mental health and addiction system in New Zealand. As Chief Clinical Advisor, you will provide clinical advice to the Minister for Mental Health and senior Ministry of Health leaders to inform the Ministry's stewardship, policy, regulatory and monitoring roles.

You will be providing expert mental health and addiction clinical advice and leadership. You will be developing and overseeing the work programme for mental health and addiction clinical advice and input from the mental health and addiction clinical advisors, as well as working across the wider Clinical, Community and Mental Health Directorate.

You will meet with Ministers to provide senior level clinical input into advice and expertise required for Government decisions. With your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will bring your strong relationships with mental health and addiction clinical and service leaders as well as seamlessly forging relationships so you can provide evidence-based clinical input into agency decisions and work programmes.

Mental health, addiction and suicide prevention are complex areas, and we acknowledge that your expertise may be in one more than the others. We also acknowledge you may bring speciality expertise within these areas or may want to continue to practice alongside this role. If this is the case, we still want to hear from you. We are interested in hearing from people seeking part-time flexibility and opportunities to work alongside others to bring a range of skillsets to this role. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding how this could work for you. 

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• A senior registered health practitioner holding a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Significant experience providing strategic advice and thought leadership
• Senior level of experience in the mental health and/or addiction area
• Strong relationships with mental health and addiction clinical and service leaders
• Experience fronting media and public communication
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to work in complex environments with diverse stakeholders.

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 Sunday 8^th September. 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.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

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