Senior Adviser Offshore Healthcare Provisions

• 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 Ministry’s 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 $106,973 to midpoint $125,850 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?

We’d 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 New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand 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 Glenys.Karran@mfat.govt.nz

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 a Confidential. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please 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.