Public Health Emergency Manager - Central - Protection - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Develop and maintain public health emergency management within NPHS
• Location: Te Ikaroa
• Permanent, Full-Time

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

We have the opportunity available to join our Protection team in the National Public Health Service as a Public Health Emergency Manager. This is a permanent, full-time role.

The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain public health emergency management through collaboration and coordination across NPHS and other stakeholders involved in emergency planning and response. This role is key to supporting public health emergency management for the health and disability system and providing assurance to our partners and governance structure on the state of readiness across the system. It acknowledges that there are two distinct modes of operation; a business-as-usual component and a response component that operates in a high stress environment using previously rehearsed procedures while rapidly responding to the unfolding needs of an event.

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 proven expertise in emergency management, providing guidance support and development opportunities to ensure effective delivery of emergency management program and initiatives. You are able to engage with stakeholders, and governance groups in support of clear progress reporting, highlighting of risks and opportunities, and securing timely and informed decisions.

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Tertiary qualification in a health or relevant field and/or equivalent experience
• Advanced knowledge of the health system, risk management, and managing at the political interface
• Experience of developing and implementing activities for improving public health and health protection
• Extensive specialised experience in Emergency Management, contributing to the reduction of and management of public health incidents and emergencies
• Experience of public health legislation and regulations and standards in New Zealand

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 Sunday, 15 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at Anesha.pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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