- Contribute to transforming the future of public health in these Health Promotion Advisor roles
- 2 permanent positions available
- Taupō / Turangi based role: part time (0.7 FTE)
- Flexible location role: Option to be based in Thames, Tokoroa, or Hamilton, depending on candidate preference and team needs – Full time (1.0 FTE)
- Please indicate your location preference in your cover letter
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
Join us in shaping a healthier future for Aotearoa! NPHS Te Manawa Taki Regional team is seeking passionate and skilled Health Promotion Advisors to join our Community and Whānau Wellbeing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformational change in our health system, guided by the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) vision and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As a Health Promotion Advisor, you will lead and support initiatives that enhance community health and wellbeing. You'll work collaboratively with whānau, hapū, iwi, Pacific communities, and other stakeholders to address the determinants of health, eliminate disparities, and promote equity.
Your mahi will include:
- Design and deliver health promotion initiatives through research and evaluation using co-design and community approaches.
- Ensure programmes are evidence-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with whānau and community wellbeing outcomes.
- Advocating for Māori health equity and supporting Māori-led and Pacific-led responses.
- Influencing policy and creating supportive environments for wellbeing.
- Applying systems thinking and innovation to improve outcomes.
- Facilitating workshops, wānanga, and community engagement activities.
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
You are someone with excellent relationship management, influencing and facilitation skills. You can work in an evidence-based way, integrating health promotion frameworks, health data and community insights to inform priorities and programme development. You have excellent communication skills and be able to adapt information and complex ideas to a wide range of audiences.
With a focus on achieving equity, you will work closely with local government, iwi and hapū, and priority communities to bring about positive change on a wide range of issues including immunisation, screening, smokefree/ vape free, food environments, physical activity, alcohol and mental wellbeing. You have a willingness to build constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and environment.
- Previous experience in health promotion, community development or a related role
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively alongside communities and wider stakeholders
- Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate programmes and projects
- Understanding of Public Health approaches including settings-based approaches, community-led development, systems thinking, co-design and collective impact
- Willing to travel across the local district and region
- Clean NZ Driver's License
- Desired - A tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, social science, education, Māori studies, community development or a related field or equivalent experience
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, 2 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
