Public Health Communications Senior Advisor - Te Waipounamu - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of communications strategies that promote and protect population health across Te Waipounamu
• Location: One of our offices in Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson Marlborough

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 Te Waipounamu regional team as a Public Health Senior Communications Advisor.

The Senior Communications Advisor is a key member of the 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 Public Information Management (PIM) in emergency response structures. Importantly, you will be part of a supportive team with strong connections across the wider Health NZ People and Communications team.

Please note that this role has an on-call requirement.

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 are an experienced communications advisor able to make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of communications strategies ensuring they align with National Public Health Service and Regional communication objectives and strategies.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing public relations or media management
• 3+ years senior communications experience in public health, the health sector or related sectors
• Proven expertise in handling technical and clinical information
• Experienced in the use of social media, and website platforms
• A current full New Zealand drivers' licence
• Working knowledge of MS Office programmes
• Experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options and knowledge of the machinery of government, and policy development, is preferable
• Demonstrated mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present in a clear, persuasive, and impactful way, to influence others to embrace change, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes

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.