Principal Advisor National Bowel Screening - Prevention - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Principal Advisorrole
• Location: National with flexible location

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 a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Prevention team as a Principal Advisor National Bowel Screening.   

The primary purpose of the role is to provide leadership, oversight and direction on key pieces of work and to ensure the delivery of high-quality advice in areas of expertise across the team. You will play a leading role in the development of advice for National Cancer Screening Programmes particularly the National Bowel Screening Programme, supporting the Prevention Directorate, and the wider organisation, to contribute to the agenda-setting activities of Health NZ and other agencies, particularly those with policy-setting responsibilities for Health. 

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 will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of swiftly assembling and synthesizing diverse information, knowledge, and analysis. You will be entrusted with handing complex, sensitive information, showcasing your unwavering drive to deliver results and take ownership of critical tasks. You have the experience to be able to Coach and mentor teams and individuals to deliver complex or contentious pieces of work, and to support the professional development of the team members.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g. public policy, public health, epidemiology, informatics, or other health qualification)
• Able to draw on extensive specialised work experience typically supported with professional qualifications –– 5-10 years
• Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex or contentious policy work.
• Leadership experience, including designing and managing a portfolio of work, and resources
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Excellent 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships at all levels and across organisations

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 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 19 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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