Senior Adviser Offshore Healthcare Provisions
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Newly established role to manage the provision of healthcare offshore
- Work with a friendly dedicated team committed to making life better for those at overseas posts
- Permanent full-time opportunity in our People and Operations Group - based in Wellington.
About the role-Kōrero mō te tūranga
The Senior Adviser Offshore Healthcare Provisions will ensure our people and their dependants receive reliable compassionate offshore healthcare while posted or travelling overseas.
Key duties will include but are not limited to:
- Manage the implementation of offshore healthcare policies and standards ensuring they remain fit for purpose and meet the evolving needs of staff and their dependants.
- Manage the Ministrys offshore healthcare provider contract overseeing service delivery and driving continuous improvement for quality and value.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and our offshore healthcare administrator to implement policy and enhance systems and processes for a seamless user experience.
- Provide expert advice and clear communication to support decision-making and ensure staff understand offshore healthcare provisions.
- Monitor service delivery and analyse data to inform policy updates and contractual improvements.
- Financial administration and budget management in line with Ministry policy and guidelines
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
Band 17 role. The salary range for this role is from $106973 to midpoint $125850 total remuneration inclusive of our KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint depending on your level of skills and expereince.
Who are we looking for - Mā wai te mahi nei
Wed like to hear from you if you are an experienced Adviser with the following skills and experience:
- At least 3 years practical experience that includes activities such as operational policy management in a government or large multi-disciplinary organization.
- Proven track record managing complex programmes and vendor contracts where there is a need to consider options risk benefits and mitigation strategies and make informed decisions.
- Experience and proven track record of developing and implementation of effective operational policy and procedures
- Strong analytical and policy skills
- An interest in health care and high levels of discretion and compassion
- Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.
Why MFAT - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere
We are committed to a focus on leadership talent training and development and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported valued and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us - Mō mātou
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions we advance NewZealands interests and pursue NewZealands values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for NewZealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply/Interested - Me pēhea te tuku tono
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential discussion please email Glenys Karran at
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen or Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for aConfidential. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a Corporate role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington NZ.
While it is not usual for specialist staff to be posted outside of NZ from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies high commissions missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- HIPAA
- Healthcare Management
- PMBOK
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project Leadership
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Affiliate Marketing
- Project Management Software
- Supervising Experience
- Workday
