Lead the delivery of effective public health stakeholder relationships management
Location: Flexible
Permanent, Full-Time
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 RoleWe have the opportunity available to join our Protection team in the National Public Health Service as a Stakeholder Management Lead in a permanent, full-time role. The primary purpose of the role is to support the delivery of quality and effective public health stakeholder relationship management, engagement, and public health risk communication within the Protection team, and where the directorate's work programmes have impact across the National Public Health Service, Health New Zealand, and external agencies and providers.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe 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 youYou will have proven expertise in handling technical and clinical information and translating this for different audiences. You will be comfortable producing high-quality work and synthesising complex ideas into concise messages under time constraints. You will provide leadership, oversight, and direction on key pieces of work to ensure the delivery of quality advice.
Tertiary qualification in a related discipline for example in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or media management
3+ years' communications experience in public health, or related sectors
Proven expertise in use of social media, and website platforms
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Knowledge of the health system, risk management, and management in complex environments
A flexible, adaptable approach with the ability to respond to changing needs quickly and easily
Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex work
Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy
Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 21 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay atWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
