Manager Maternity Child and Family Policy

Ministry of Health New Zealand
Full-time wellington, wellington Public Sector, Administration & Politics
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
wellington, wellington, New-Zealand

Job Description

  • Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
  • 4.8 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
  • Influence system‑level change in this pivotal leadership role

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do

As Manager Maternity, Child and Family Policy, you will play a pivotal leadership role shaping policy that makes a real and lasting difference for whānau across Aotearoa. This is a senior policy leadership role requiring deep expertise, judgement, and the ability to lead complex, high‑impact work programmes.

You will build and lead a high‑performing, analytically strong team, while remaining closely engaged in the content of the work, providing strategic oversight and heading the direction across maternity care, child health (including the first 2000 days), and family wellbeing.

Working closely with the GM Sector Policy and partners across the health and wider social sectors, you’ll influence system‑level change, ensure poli...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: wellington, New-Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026