Pae Ora Health Services - Health Quality and Practice Team - Principal Adviser Health
- Shape the future of health service design and delivery at Ara Poutama Aotearoa
- Full time permanent position for a registered health professional
- Salary based on relevant skills and experience; range is $120,404 to $169,982
- Full time role based at our National Office, Wellington
The Pae Ora Team is responsible for Ara Poutama Aotearoa's overall focus on oranga, inclusive of general health, mental health, addictions, and disability. Our priority is to provide services that support the advancement of health equity for Maori. We do this through our strategies, policies and practices. Within prisons we have a multi-disciplinary approach to service provision to ensure we target and meet the needs of the people in our care.
Mo te tunga | About the role
As a Principal Adviser Health joining the Health Quality and Practice Team, you will provide professional clinical advice and subject matter expertise to support the National Manager Nursing, National Manager Medical and our Chief Nurse/Director Physical Health in designing and delivering an integrated, culturally informed, health service across our organisation.
Specifically, you'll be a lead advisor in the development of contemporary, evidence-based and collaborative health services which are supported by Kaupapa Maori frameworks, policies and processes unique to the environment within which they'll be delivered. Naturally curious, you keep abreast of best practice both within NZ and internationally and will support a focus on fit for purpose service design through continuous review and the implementation of a quality assurance program and tools.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
To be considered for this role we are eager to hear from applicants who can demonstrate the following:
- A registered health professional, (nursing preferred).
- Minimum 5 years clinical or senior health sector experience.
- Completed or commitment to post graduate education.
- Leadership capability with relevant NZ health sector experience.
- Experience and knowledge of Maori health and equitable health outcomes.
- Experience with service development including driving quality improvement and assurance processes and performance management of service providers.
- Highly effective stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing skills - developed across the wider health care sector.
- Strategic thinker with advanced communication skills and proven ability to communicate complex concepts to a range of stakeholders.
- Strong cultural competence and a commitment to our practice values of Rangatira, Wairua, Whanau, Kaitiaki and Manaaki.
Nga painga | The benefits
The full range (85%-120%) is $120,404 - $169,982 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered. When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close 11pm Monday, 8 September 2025.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact firstname.lastname@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.