- On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Local Immunisation and Prevention Lead role
- Full time permanent opportunity, based in Waikato/Taupō
About the Role
As a Local Immunisation and Prevention Lead, this role is critical in enabling the delivery of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures). This is a full-time opportunity available to join the Te Manawa Taki Regional team
Reporting to the local Manager Community and Whānau Wellbeing, and working closely with the Regional Prevention Development and Delivery Lead, the primary purpose of the role is to ensure effective, efficient and equitable prevention programme planning and delivery for communities and whānau. You will ensure that local immunisation programme planning and delivery is aligned to the regional immunisation plan and National priorities. You will also work to support the implementation of screening programmes in the local area. In this role you will operate as the main point of contact between local immunisation stakeholders. This role is a critical enabler to support local prevention programmes, working across Health NZ and with Primary Care (including pharmacy), Hauora Māori and Pacific Services, Midwifery (Hospital and Community based), and NGOs.
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
As a Local Immunisation and Prevention Lead, you are someone with strong problem solving and analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to write and talk about complex issues clearly and concisely with a range of audiences. You have leadership experience, ideally including design and management of a programme, people and resources and leading through influence.
- A relevant clinical qualification (e.g. nursing with a current APC)
- Clinical experience and experience in immunisation and/or screening operations, or equivalent
- Proven experience in project/programme leadership
- New Zealand Driver's License
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the specific relationship under te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Whatu Ora's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Māori communities
- Proven relationship management skills especially in working with Hauora Māori Service, Pacific Services and Primary Care
- Experience in advisory roles, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, as well as strong project coordination skills
- An understanding of and ability to select, adapt and use a range of frameworks, principles, tools and methods and draw on experience in different areas of expertise to apply them appropriately to given issues
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 18 August 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.
