Senior Advisor Digital Communications

2 days ago

New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Work form where you are
  • Fixed term until July 2026, part time (0.5FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

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

The Senior Advisor, Digital Communications provides strategic and operational leadership across Health New Zealand's digital channels and online platforms. The role combines advanced content design expertise with digital strategy and platform management, ensuring that our digital communications are user-centred, accessible, and aligned with organisational objectives.

This position contributes to the design, delivery, and governance of high-quality digital content and services that support people to understand and engage with Health New Zealand. The Senior Advisor also provides mentorship and subject matter leadership across the team, helping to embed consistent standards, innovative practices, and a culture of continuous improvement.

About you

You're an experienced digital communications professional with at least five years working across digital content, design, or platform strategy in a large or complex organisation. You bring a strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture, balancing innovation with practical delivery.

You're skilled at leading and influencing across diverse teams, working collaboratively to develop and implement digital strategies, frameworks, and governance models that lift quality and consistency. You understand accessibility, usability, and human-centred design principles, and you know how to translate these into engaging, user-focused experiences.

You take pride in mentoring and coaching others, helping them grow their capability and confidence. Your communication style is clear, engaging, and influential – you build trust easily and have a natural ability to bring people along with you.

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 Sunday, 23 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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