Public Health Communications Senior Advisor - Te Manawa Taki - NPHSat Te Whatu Ora - - Taupo
Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Communications Senior AdvisorroleLocation: Te Manawa Taki Region (Taranaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes or Tairāwhiti districts)Permanent, Full-TimeHealth 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 RoleWe have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a Public Health Communications Senior Advisor.
The Public Health Communications Senior Advisor is a key member of the Te Manawa Taki Regional team and requires a proven and experienced communications professional to help manage internal and external communications functions across the region, and act as the as the Public Information Management (PIM) in emergency response structures.This is a key regional leadership role in enabling Health NZ to inform and engage with its communities, build its reputation, manage risk and be successful in its plans through creating and delivering effective and engaging communications content.
This role has a travel requirement across the Te Manawa Taki region.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe 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 youYou will be a highly experienced public health communications professional, with expertise in stakeholder engagement.
Your understanding of the health sector, and established networks, will enable you to hit the ground running in this role. You are someone able to demonstrate mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present effectively, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes.Relevant Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing public relations or media management 3+ years senior communications experience in public health, the health or related sectors Experience in handling technical and clinical information Proven expertise in use of social media, and website platforms Experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options and knowledge of the machinery of government, and policy development, is preferable Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, the specific relationship under te Tiriti o Waitangi, and HNZ's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Māori communities.
Demonstrable understanding & experience working in partnership with Pacific communitiesClean New Zealand Drivers' LicenceWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.