Medical Officer of Health

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Where you'll be working:
Waikato Public Health Service

The details:
Permanent Full-time

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Waikato public health service is seeking a fully qualified Public Health Physician from August 2023 with a view to undertake the statutory duties and responsibilities of a designated Medical Officer of Health.

You will provide advice and guidance around the delivery of a cohesive, effective, and equitable health system to ensure better health outcomes for the population.

This is a challenging and rewarding role within the dynamic Public Health clinical team, based in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) and covering a Waikato population of 500,000.

This is a beautiful part of the country ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities, close to East and West coast beaches and all the highlights of the central North Island of Aotearoa.

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The Waikato Public Health Service is a leader in improving population health and, as a Gold Accredited WorkWell organisation, we provide a supportive working environment for all staff.

If you are keen to find out more about our service and what we do check out our website.

Mōu | About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

A vocationally registered public health physician with the NZ Medical Council

Competent in integrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori health models and frameworks into practice

The ability to be courageous and be willing to challenge the status quo in a professional manner

The ability to see possibilities, potential and tangible opportunities to create an outstanding and integrated health system

High levels of emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to bring people together toward common goals

Strong leadership, coaching, training, and development skills

Our values of Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive, and Excellence are at the centre of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates behaviours consistent with our values as well as the above skills and experience.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

Whakamana - Give and earn respect

Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

Mauri Pai - Fair play

Whakapakari - Growing the good

Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here.

The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.


Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.


Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly.

Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres.

Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction.

Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.


We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population.

Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

He aha Waikato
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire

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