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Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent 4.4 weeks annual leave Salary midpoint of $80,848 Actual salary dependent on skills / experience. Join Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency and help shape a health system where equity is at the heart of everything we do. As an Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting projects that improve outcomes for whānau and communities, working alongside passionate colleagues and engaging with stakeholders across the health sector. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and ensure that every voice is heard. Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do Support impactful projects by providing advice and practical input that helps deliver better outcomes for patients and whānau. Turn insights into action by gathering and analysing information to inform evidence-based recommendations. Collaborate widely with internal teams and external partners to ensure equity principles are embedded in all initiatives. Drive improvements by helping refine processes, tools, and frameworks that make our work more effective and efficient. Communicate clearly by creating accessible, user-friendly content that translates complex information into meaningful messages. Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you’ll bring A relevant tertiary qualification or bring equivalent experience in health policy, cancer services, or a related field. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, applying sound judgement and an equity perspective to develop options and provide clear advice. Possess excellent organisational and communication capabilities, including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and tailor messages for diverse audiences. Build and maintain effective relationships, showing cultural competence and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Mātauranga Māori, and Kaupapa Māori approaches. Ko wai mātou - About us Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency was established in 2019 to provide national leadership and oversight for cancer control. The agency has a key role in driving the system change needed to achieve the ambitious goals set out in the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019-2029. The Equity & Whānau-Centred Care team works with all teams across Te Aho o Te Kahu to ensure there is a clear equity focus throughout our work. We also support projects across the wider health sector that will benefit patients and whānau affected by cancer Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our Vision Tō Tātou Whāinga Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora Equity for all Kia taurite ngā huanga For more information see our website https://teaho.govt.nz/ Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply Applications close at midnight on 11th January 2026. To view the position description, please click here. To 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. Please note: the successful candidate will need to be based in Wellington. if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date. we are not receiving recruitment agency submissions at this time. The Ministry of Health is steward of the New Zealand health system and the lead advisor to Government on health. Our overarching goal is for all New Zealanders to live longer and in better health to have an improved quality of life. As steward, we set the direction across the health system so we and others can make informed decisions and prioritise resources accordingly. We advise the Government on health policy, and regulate and monitor the health system, to ensure all New Zealanders have access to health care for better health outcomes. Our role is to create an environment where all New Zealanders are supported to stay well and where all parts of the health system are supported to operate at their best.