Policy Advisor

• Flexible hours and working conditions
• Five weeks annual leave and birthday leave
• Medical insurance
• Career development and training opportunities
   

About us 

PGF Services is a national gambling harm support service in Aotearoa. We provide free, professional, and confidential counselling to anyone impacted by gambling harm and integrate this with a strong health promotion programme in communities.   

Starting from a small telephone counselling service over 25 years ago, the organisation has evolved into a national provider, with a fully integrated Hua Oranga Māori model of care and a public health programme that works alongside counsellors.  We are culturally diverse and support autonomous Pacific and Asian services delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate gambling counselling and public health support.  

PGF Services is committed to preventing and reducing gambling harm for all tāngata in Aotearoa with integrity, mana and innovative solutions.  

Kia Mana Te Kupu, Kia Mana Te Tāngata, Kia Mana Te Mokopuna  

We stand true to our word, we stand true to our people, we stand true to our legacy. 

About the role

This is a chance to work for an organisation that values diversity, cares about the wellbeing of all its staff and leads a dedicated and passionate team. This Policy Advisor role is based in Auckland and involves some travel to key public health activities. You will undertake complex policy analysis, contribute to the development of innovative, practical, effective and durable policy options, and provide policy advice that will progress national priorities. The role offers lots of variety, from supporting public health and advocacy campaigns to engaging with stakeholders on gambling policy. This role will involve some travel to meet with key stakeholders. Your experience as a policy, public health or other related advisor will be beneficial, however we don’t require you to have experience working in gambling harm. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A qualification in a relevant field such as policy, public health, and/or other related fields
• A good understanding of how central and local government operate
• A good knowledge of public health and health promotion principles and theories
• The ability to work cross-culturally and engage with diverse communities
• Effective and respectful communication skills along with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Confidence in delivering presentations
• A strong work ethic and high standards of record keeping
• Competence in data entry and Microsoft 365 programmes (desirable)
• A full and clean driver’s license

What we Offer

• Flexible working environment
• Five weeks annual leave
• Medical insurance
• One day of Birthday leave 
• KiwiSaver
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Latest smartphone and laptop
• Phone plan
• Career development and training opportunities
• Use of company vehicle for work purposes

We are committed to delivering a mana enhancing service and the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is important to us. We value the connections you have with your community and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you want to make a difference by working to reduce gambling harm and achieve healthy communities, then we want to hear from you. Applications will close at 5.00 pm on 19 September 2024 unless filled prior.

For any recruitment queries, please contact Mikaela Vivian at HR@pgf.nz

Please note: To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.