• Contribute to transforming the future of public health in this key senior leadership role
• Location: Flexible, with National and Regional focus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a senior leader to join our National Public Health service leadership team as Director Prevention – Immunisation. This pivotal role will lead the National Immunisation Programme, including the Childhood Immunisation Health Target work programme. Immunisation services include all national adult and childhood immunisation services.

The Director Prevention – Immunisation, working in partnership with the Clinical Lead Immunisation, will provide strategic and operational leadership to create and be accountable for an equitable immunisation system. Develop strategies to improve immunisation rates, long term plans, and initiatives that impact on both demand and supply. You will also lead the planning and delivery of the Immunisation National Health Target. This role requires you to work as a Team of Teams, both as part of the NPHS Leadership Team and in partnership with the General Manager, Public and Population Health, Hauora Māori Services.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

The successful candidate is an experienced leader with extensive knowledge of NZ public health care. Has experience leading and managing within an organisation where a high level of organisational acumen and political nous was required. You have proven experience in creating and delivering a strategic plan with a multi-layered operating model and have a proven track record of implementing large scale delivery in health.

• At least ten years' experience in health care
• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• At least ten years' experience working in the health system or other related field or significant and proven experience in similar roles the health or related NGO sector 
• Proven experience successfully leading large diverse teams through change and achieving improved results while navigating a highly nuanced and complex system
• Experience in leading and managing within an organisation where a high level of organisational acumen and political nous was required to create and deliver a strategic plan together with a multi-layered operating model

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 2 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.