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Job Offer: Senior Policy Analyst:MentalhealthJob description:Job DescriptionAbout UsThe Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.?Our work seeks to uplift the mental health and wellbeing of whole populations, rather than providing individual mental health supports or services. At the?MHF , ?we value? ?ritetanga ?(fairness and equity), and we encourage? wh?naungatanga? and relationship building located on? tika, pono and aroha ?(respect, truthfulness, compassion).?We ensure our work is? toit? ?(sustainable), and we value diversity and? te?pae?tawhai? (innovation). The function The primary purpose of this function is to progress the MHF mission by developing and promoting commentary, policy submissions, position statements and advocacy communications. This position sits within the Policy and Advocacy team, which is a small, thoughtful and hardworking team who are responsible foradvocating for change in social conditions, policies and services that affect mental health by influencing government and decision-makers and helping to shape public commentary. They pride themselves in effective collaboration, critical thinking and a passion for social and system change. this function will suit someone who is open-minded, professional, curious, and who has practice working with the government or with other thought-leadership abilities organisations. On a day to day basis, you will: » Work collaboratively to research and produce policy statements and submissions on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellbeing. » Support the development of a wide variety of advocacy communications that are compelling, persuasive and accurate. » Provide advice and guidance on policy issues to MHF leadership abilities. » Develop trust-located relationships and alliances with stakeholders, networks and decision-makers. » Think strategically to develop and adapt advocacy tactics and messages. » Stay up to date with the latest research, and think critically about changing political, social and economic factors that may impact on mental health and wellbeing results. » Support and backup your team as needed A great candidate will have: » practice as a policy analyst in either government or NGOs. » practice gathering, analysing, interpreting and reporting on a variety of data types. » Excellent communication skills » Skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders » Thought leadership abilities practice in public health, social policy or related areas. » Interest in or expertise of?Te?Reo M?ori and?te?ao M?ori. If this function sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to hear from you!? We are reviewing candidates as they come in and will close the function when we have found the right person so don't wait! For a full job description and to apply click here What we offer: » Half day Fridays » Flexible working policy: Monday and Friday work in the house and Tuesday to Thursday in the office in Mt Eden » Individual training and development budget (up to $1000 per year) » Day off on your birthday » 20 days sick leave per year » Competitive and equitable income which is reviewed annually » Opportunity to build strong networks?with significant stakeholders » An engaged, well respected, and tight-knit team The income band for this function is $77,000 – $87,000 and will be commensurate to the prosperous candidate’s skills and practice for the function. At the MHF we often are confronted with difficult stories about mental health, distress and suicide. Please consider your own mental health and capability to be exposed to this information prior to applying. We value the skills of people with practice of mental distress or illness – or t?ngata whai ora – and are an EEO employer.?Rainbow and takat?pui candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.?The MHF actively promotes the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. candidates for this function must have NZ Residency or a valid Work Visa. How to submit the application:We are reviewing candidates as they come in and will close the function when we have found the right person so don't wait!For a full job description and to apply click hereSkills:
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