The purpose of the Workstream Lead, Core Programme is to lead a team to ensure the quality delivery, monitoring, reporting and oversight of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme against its stated outcomes. The Team Leader, Core Programme will  provide end to end support to Polynesian Health Corridors programme, to help deliver the objectives of the programme to the Polynesian countries, and to ensure the programme meets the stated outcomes of its MOUs, as agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

The role is also expected to provide high quality advice and support to the Programme Manager by assisting with the programme planning and execution.

The Team Leader, Core Programme will be responsible for establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to influence others and gain buy in to the programme deliverables and desired outcomes.

 Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) is a five year programme of work that aims to comprehensively strengthen and supplement linkages between Polynesian and New Zealand health systems (especially Pasifika health professionals and providers). The programme will contribute to stronger health systems in Polynesia, leading to better health outcomes for people and communities in Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu.

The aim is to provide Polynesian countries with advice and support from the New Zealand health system on stock management, technology, and procurement of a more reliable supply of safe and affordable medicines. You will work with multiple agencies and countries, alongside the other PHC teams, to ensure that plans to support Polynesia are comprehensive, based on local needs and priorities and are well planned and effectively managed.

We've got an exciting and growing programme of work, and a strong commitment within the Ministry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (who fund the PHC) and the wider health sector to support our Pacific neighbours in an ever changing context – apply now for the opportunity to join us on the journey!

 Mō tō mātou rōpÅ« – About our team: 

PHC is a high performing team that recognizes and values the whanaungatanga ties between Aotearoa and the Pacific, particularly Polynesia. We are in the early stages of a five year programme with the team still being established so there are many opportunities to build a high performing culture within the workstream, as well as contributing to the wider PHC team environment and deliverables.

 Te whainga poto o tÄ“nei tÅ«ranga – What is the purpose of this position?: 

This role will:

Manage a team of advisors supporting the PHC programme by providing guidance and oversight of the workstream's core objectives

Provide leadership and oversight of the governance, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and reporting for the PHC Programme as a whole

Lead the development, planning, reporting, monitoring, and delivery of objectives within the Core Programme workstream.

Develop and manage the workstream budget including all expenditure, invoices, filing, reporting against the workstream budget

Provide leadership and oversight for the provision of hiqh quality advice to senior mangers, officials, agencies and Ministers on the PHC programme

Be responsible for the high quality and timely delivery of outputs for ministerial servicing matters, including OIAs

Proactively monitor workstream progress, identifying/anticipating and managing risks and resolving issues

Lead and support the pastoral and development needs of the workstream, ensuring the appropriate capacity and capability for the group as a whole to contribute to the PHC work programme and priorities

Provide advice and support to the Programme Manager, Polynesian Health Corridors and the Group Manager, Global Health to enable them to provide senior leadership for the programme (including the relationship with Polynesian countries and counterparts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)

Ensure the quality of work produced by the team is of the highest standard and is delivered in a timely manner

Ensure the Programme Manager, Polynesian Health Corridors is kept abreast of and informed of any emerging risks and pressures

Ensure all work reflects our responsibilities to the priority of equity and meeting Treaty of Waitangi obligations

Role model and lead the implementation of the Ministry's desired culture and values within the group

 Ngā PÅ«kenga me ngā Wheako – Skills & Experience: 

Strong written skills and an ability to take complex information and synthesise into key messages for relevant audiences

Previous successful experience in collaborating and brokering with multiple other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

Previous experience in leading a workstream and/or previous experience in people / operations leadership is desirable

Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy, Public Health, Population Health or a relevant field

Familiarity with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and the connections to Pasifika communities in New Zealand

Advanced knowledge of the machinery of Government, risk management, managing at the political interface

Highly developed written and oral communication skills, and an ability to take complex information and synthesise into key message for relevant audiences

Highly analytical mindset and ability to interprete and convey information to a range of audiences