Pacific Bowel Screening Delivery Lead - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this role
• Fixed Term for 2 years  
• Location: National

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

The Pacific Bowel Screening Delivery Lead will drive a collaborative, nation-wide approach to increasing bowel screening participation and engagement with Pacific communities. This role will be based within the Pacific Public Health Directorate  of the National Public Health Service (NPHS), working closely with Pacific Public Health teams across the country, National Bowel Screening Programme (national/regional/district teams), wider Health New Zealand teams, health sector partners and Pacific communities to deliver the Pacific bowel screening action plan and work programme.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The 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 a collaborative and purpose-driven leader with a strong commitment to improving equity in health outcomes for Pacific communities. You bring experience in designing and delivering impactful programmes, and you thrive in environments where partnership, cultural understanding, and innovation are key. With the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and translate insights into action, you are motivated to make a meaningful difference at a national level and contribute to better health outcomes for Pacific whānau and communities.

• Proven experience leading and delivering programmes, ideally within public health or equity-focused initiatives
• Strong relationships with Pacific communities, with demonstrated cultural competence and community engagement experience
• Ability to work collaboratively across national, regional, and community stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes
• Skilled in using data, insights, and evidence to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and co-design with diverse audiences

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, 01 June 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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