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Offer: Policy and Advocacy Manager:MentalhealthJob description:Job DescriptionTheMental Health Foundationof New Zealand(MHF)is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental healthandwellbeing.We arelooking for an practicedsenior policy practitionerto lead ourtwo-personPolicy and Advocacy team. This pivotalleadership abilitiesfunctionwillinitiatethecollaborative development of policy analysis,?andtheco-creation ofcommentary,positions,submissionsand policy papersalongside our many stakeholders and the wider MHF team. Along with leading the team, our new Policy and Advocacy Managerwillalsobuild strategic relationships and alliances(to contribute to advocacy aims),contributetocorepolicy and advocacyworkandmaintainintelligence onthe legislativeand political environmentsthat impact mental health and wellbeing. this functionwillwork closely with the Chief Executivein their functionasspokesperson,taking a public health approach toprovide high-quality adviceonpolicy and advocacy priorities. Your leadership abilitiesand collaborationskills and practice will be put to?great use?as you lead, develop and coach the?team?to build on their skills,?and contribute towards?creating an Aotearoa where all people thrive. If youhave anknowledge ofhealth issues in Aotearoa New Zealand and the impact changes in social, economic,?political?and environmentalpolicy canhave on those issues, we would love to hear from you. To be prosperous in the function you will have: » An knowledge of public health/population health approaches as they apply to mental health and wellbeing » An knowledge ofTe?Tiriti?o Waitangi,andhow toactively support its practical application » A availability to grow and extendyourknowledge of?te?ao?M?ori,tikanga M?ori and?te?reoM?ori » An knowledge of the importance ofconsulting with andheroingthe voices of people withlived practice of mental distressor illness » A track record ofexecutingoperational management disciplines and practices connected?with?budgetmanagement, projectplanning anddelivery,andpersonnelmanagement » A track record ofdelivering outstanding and insightfulpolicy analyses,engaging inpolicy consultation,building strong externalrelationshipsand representingpolicy positions » An capability to manage a range of strategic and operational initiatives. If thissounds like your practice, we'd love to hear from you! What we offer: Our vibrant, open plan office is located in the heart of Mt Eden. We offer a positive, supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture. Flexible working arrangements, including summer hours (half day Fridays during daylight savings!). Professional and personal development opportunities are encouraged and supported. The MHF works within its organisational values of: » ?ritetanga?- fairness and equity » Tika, Pono, Aroha?- respect, truthfulness, compassion » Whanaungatanga- trusted relationships,wh?naucentred » TePaeTawhiti?- innovation » Toit?- sustaincapability This a new functionsittingwithin the Mental Health Foundationof New Zealand'sPolicy and Advocacy teamand reportingto theGeneral Manager Marketing and Operations. The income will be commensurate to the prosperous candidate’s skills and practice for the function. The Mental Health Foundationof New Zealandactively promotes the articles ofTeTiritio Waitangi.?We value the skills of people withlived practice of mentaldistress orillness- ort?ngatam?tau-?-wheako– and we are an EEO employer. How to submit the application:If you would like to apply for this function, please complete this application https://mhfnz.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=55, and there you will find a copy of the job description.Closing date for applications is Friday, 22nd Octoberat5pm.Skills:
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