• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
• Full time permanent opportunity available in the Northern Region

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 exciting opportunity available to join the Community and Whānau Wellbeing team in the Northern Region as the Regional Health Promotion Development and Delivery Lead.

This role will be accountable for the regional Health Promotion Team's programme of work to enable the realisation of Pae Ora. Also, responsible for delivering the programme of work through designing and establishing regional ways of working, including a networked approach between the regions and with national teams.

You will collaborate with other Development and Delivery leads across the region, as well as Health NZ's colleagues and stakeholders across government to implement, influence and develop new ways of working. 

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, on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries focusing to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You will be a strong leader with experience in health promotion programme and project development, working in complex systems, cross-sector working and ability to influence to achieve outcomes. You are able to lead change, innovation, capability development and quality improvement across a system and use sound judgement to develop options and provide advice. You are experienced engaging with key stakeholders to ensure the voice of those with greatest need is well represented.

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Minimum 5 years health promotion programme, or project, development experience
• Experience in leading change and/or service and quality improvement initiatives
• Previous experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options and knowledge of the machinery of government, and policy development, is preferable.
• Leadership and management – have inclusive leadership and management skills able to maximise the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to drive outcomes.

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 Tuesday, 27^th May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at Anesha.Pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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