Training Lead - Protection - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Training Lead role
• Location: Flexible
• Fixed-Term to 24 December 2026

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 Training Lead sits in the Major Projects team in the Health Protection Directorate of the National Public Health Service (NPHS.) This fixed-term, full-time role provides training and development to the business users of the new technologies that the Major Projects Team is delivering. It ensures that they have the skills, practice and support to use these new products. This role will see you scope, design, develop and deliver user training as well as create enduring digital training artefacts.

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'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries. With an understanding of the business, ability to develop and deliver training packages and the capability to coordinate the training approach across multiple projects. You're able to contribute to the delivery of the team's work plan, influence outcomes and help to manage risks and pressures. Ideally you will have some or all of the below:

• Experience designing and implementing digital or blended learning and development solutions
• A history of creating engaging digital and written media that empowers users
• Proven experience in implementing engaging and learner-centric training programmes
• Emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex and stressful environments, with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
• A relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' relevant training or learning and development experience, preferably within the health sector
• Familiarity with New Zealand health protection and promotion practices

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, 1 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence when the advert closes. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year