Senior Advisor Lived Experience
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Elevate lived experience to shape better mental health and addiction outcomes.
Strengthen participation and reduce stigma across key programmes.
Wellington is preferred location Fulltime Permanent
Midpoint of $106849 dependent on experience
Ko tōu ake mahi - What youll do
As Senior Advisor Lived Experience youll help shape evidenceinformed advice strengthen partnerships with lived experience communities and support programmes that drive better outcomes across the Public Health Agency and Mental Health Group. This is a meaningful role where your insight will contribute to more inclusive responsive and effective mental health and addiction systems.
Strengthen lived experience voice and participation by guiding how key frameworks and system documents reflect the perspectives of people whānau and communities.
Support the Ministry to embed mental health and addiction lived experience knowledge solutions and insights across programmes and policy work.
Champion approaches that reduce systemlevel stigma and improve how lived experience informs decisions service design and actions aimed at improving outcomes.
Lead and support key work programmes including implementation monitoring evaluation and continuous improvement across the Group and Ministry.
Build and maintain collaborative inclusive relationships across teams the wider health sector government agencies and lived experience networks to support shared goals.
Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What youll bring
Strong knowledge of lived experience models approaches and narratives across mental health addiction and suicide prevention.
Proven ability to work in line with Consumer Peer Support and Lived Experience values and competencies in advisory or peerbased roles.
Ability to operate confidently in complex environments collaborating with diverse stakeholders and navigating sensitive or highimpact work.
Strong critical thinking judgement and communication skills able to translate collective lived experience insights into clear practical advice.
Excellent organisational and relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to prioritise effectively maintain confidentiality and foster trusted partnerships.
Ngā hua o tō mātou whare - What we bring
Discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Were not just a workplace; were a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora we value the authentic you ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving.
Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. Please contact us if you require any support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible.
Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
Applications close on Sunday 22 March 2026.
Click here to view the position description and 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 .
We are not receiving recruitment agency submissions at this time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Loan Processing
- Sales Experience
- Continuous Integration
- Iis
- Risk Management
- Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Program Design
- negotiation
