Health Protection Officer, National Public Health

2 weeks ago

Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity


As a Hauora Māori Health Protection Officer at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti, you will be responsible for implementing a Hauora Māori approach across various health protection program areas, including communicable diseases, urban planning, and environmental health issues.

Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the team in building their Māori Health knowledge and skills.

As a naturally inquisitive person, you should possess an investigative mind and be adept at problem-solving. The ability to assess, communicate, and manage risks to human health is an essential aspect of this role. Strong communication skills and the ability to cultivate positive working relationships within the wider public health team are crucial. Attention to detail and proficiency in following procedures are also essential.

You should have expertise in managing relationships both internally and in the broader community, including with Mana Whenua, stakeholders, and NGOs.


Mōu ake | About you


You will be a natural leader and teacher who can help support the team and communities in a way that empowers tino rangatiratanga.

A good knowledge of and strong links to the wider Tairawhiti communities will be an advantage.

In order to be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • A clean, full class one, NZ Driver's License
  • A background in Public Health, Māori Health, Environmental health or other relevant qualification
  • Ability to react to changing work demands in a changing work environment
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to providing equitable outcomes to people of all ethnicities and backgrounds.
Our Health Protection Officers may be required to assist with emergency responses and being on an on-call roster. As such, the flexibility to also scale up hours, work out of hours and during weekends is preferable.

Are you passionate about public health and supporting communities to improve wellbeing and achieve equity?


If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team Join us and make a significant impact on the well-being of communities.

For further information, please contact Berniece Wilkinson

Position Description | Health Protection Officer

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation


Tairawhiti Public Health is part of the National Public Health Service within Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, based in the Te Manawa Taki region.

We develop and deliver innovative and high-quality public health initiatives to improve, promote, and protect the health of the communities in the Tairawhiti area.


Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne "Tairāwhiti" - "The light shines on the water" is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day.

Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture.

We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here.

Our lifestyle is about time.

  • Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti_ works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.
Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

  • Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti _are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

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