Senior Advisor - Protection - Nphs

• Contribute to making a difference as a Senior Advisor within NPHS's Health Protection team
• Location: National or any regional NPHS office
• Permanent, full time opportunity

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

We have a permanent, full time role within our Protection directorate in NPHS as a Senior Advisor. Reporting directly to the Director Protection.

The primary purpose of the role is to develop advice in public health Protection, supporting the NPHS (National Public Health Service) Protection Directorate, and the wider organisation, to contribute to the agenda-setting activities of Health NZ and other agencies, and supporting Directorate capacity for planning, risk management and business operations.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The 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 someone who has an ability to select, adapt and use a range of analytical, policy and organisational frameworks, principles, tools and methods relevant to public health protection, and apply them appropriately to given issues. You have experience in an advisory role, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options, provide advice and improve business processes. You will have:

• A tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience (health or relevant field ideal)
• Experience in a senior advisory role (or comparable role)
• Experience contributing to business planning, risk management, or organisational performance in a complex environment
• Clear, concise, communication skills with particular strengths in writing
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Knowledge of the health system, machinery of government, and organisational and management frameworks
• A flexible, adaptable approach with the ability to respond to changing needs quickly and easily
• Experience building the trust and confidence of senior leaders and strong interpersonal skills

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 Thursday 2 April 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.