Infection Prevention and Control Specialist

4 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Full-time

  • Permanent
  • Wellington or Auckland based
Whakauru - Involve
Whakamōhio - Inform
Whakaawe - Influence
Whakapai Ake - Improve
We are looking for a proven Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Specialist to join our IPC Programme team.
About you
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate that you have:

  • Demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control and a comprehensive knowledge of the New Zealand and international environment as it relates to infection prevention and control
  • A strong understanding of the principles of health care quality and a commitment to improving the quality and safety of services for New Zealanders
  • Experience in design, implementation, management and evaluation of quality improvement and change projects and success in delivering change
About the role

As an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, you will be responsible for providing expert, trusted advise on IPC to Te Tāhū Hauora's employees, advisors, clinical leads and work programmes.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Relationship management initiate, develop and maintain close liaison and consultation with national, regional and local agencies, professional groups, consumers, clinicians, government agencies and others to ensure relevant and effective implementation of programmes you are involved with
  • Reporting and continuous improvement prepare and provide briefings, papers and project reporting to management, governance, steering and advisory groups as required and provide input into ministerials, parliamentary questions, briefings and other requests for information
  • Cultural safety acknowledge cultural differences by respecting spiritual beliefs, cultural practices and lifestyle choices.
About Te Tāhū Hauora

Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality and Safety Commission is a stand-alone Crown entity with a board responsible to the Minister of Health.

Te Tāhū Hauora is responsible for assisting providers, both private and public, across the whole health and disability sector to improve service safety and quality and therefore outcomes for all those who use these services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Read more about our values.
You will be working with great people who love what they do.
We celebrate inclusion and diversity in all areas of culture.

Our organisation has a commitment to creating a truly visibly inclusive and accepting work environment for our takatāpui and LGBTTQI++ kaimahi (staff) and manuhiri (visitors).

Applications close at midday on Wednesday, 14 June 2023.

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