Communications Advisor - ARPHS at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Mid or entry level communications advisor opportunity
• Make a difference working in public health
• Variety is the spice – internal, media, digital, external and emergency communications

Nau mai, haere mai ki Auckland Regional Public Health Service!

Broaden and build your communication skills. Help promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all people living in Tāmaki Makaurau. You’ll be part of the team managing disease outbreaks and public health emergencies, as well as working with communities on healthier local environments.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking for a Communications Advisor to join our small team based in Greenlane, Auckland.

Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) is recruiting a self-starter with some experience, or a new communications graduate eager to learn.

You’ll do a bit of everything – media releases, internal and digital content, and working with stakeholders and communities on a range of communications.

As part of the National Public Health Service, this role also offers opportunities to work on regional and national projects and campaigns. This is a permanent, full time position.

For further details, please refer to the position description.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Previous experience working in a communications team, or if a graduate, a strong interest in health communications or community engagement.
• The ability to write well under pressure and for different audiences
• Understanding of how to use a range of communications channels
• Knowledge of te ao Māori and tikanga would be a distinct advantage, as would a background engaging Pacific communities

For more information about this role please contact Jane McEntee, via jmcentee@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Auckland Regional Public Health Service is part of the National Public Health Service under Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

Te Whatu Ora is an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ. Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you need a Work Visa.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe services. We aspire to having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and achieves equitable outcomes for all.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Joseph Ciao – Recruitment Administrator at jciao@adhb.govt.nz or to discuss how we can best support your application.