Public Health Medicine Specialist - Protection - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Heath Medicine Specialist role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within 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.

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Health Protection team as a Public Health Medicine Specialist, this role is critical in enabling the delivery of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures).

As a Public Health Medicine Specialist, you'll work with the national health protection team on Communicable Disease, Environmental Health, Border, Compliance and Major Projects work to identify community health needs and develop innovative solutions. This exciting and varied role involves planning and executing robust public health interventions, analysing data to inform strategic decisions, and providing authoritative recommendations to key stakeholders. You will be a trusted advisor on critical public health matters. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise to protect and improve the wellbeing of populations.

Mōu | About you

You are someone with experience in applied critical thinking and use sound judgement to develop options and provide advice. You will be able to apply subject matter expertise in a Protection context. Lean on your 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. You will be able to work closely with partners in the National Public Health Service, Te Whatu Ora Manatū Hauora, Te Aka Whai Ora and Whaikaha.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• You will be able to demonstrate extensive specialised experience normally gained through professional qualifications and significant post graduate experience
• Previous public sector and health sector experience
• The ability to work in complex organizations and with diverse stakeholders
• Public health clinical experience and expertise in public health medicine, with appropriate tertiary level professional qualification including a registered medical practitioner current Annual Practicing Certificate and vocational registration as a specialist medical practitioner in a relevant specialty (FRNZCGP, FNZCPHM, FAFPHM, FRACMA or similar)

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe careers@health.govt.nz