Communications and Marketing Adviser

5 days ago

Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
  • Northland Bowel Screening Programme, Whangarei Hospital
  • Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Communications and Marketing Advisor will encourage eligible people to take part in bowel screening, using several approaches. These will include leading the development and delivery of targeted campaigns, using culturally relevant materials. The communications and marketing advisor will also provide administrative support for the National Bowel Screening Programme.

The role is focused on improving equitable participation for Māori and Pacific peoples within the eligible population in Northland, working collaboratively with regional and national partners. By driving health-specific marketing, communications, and engagement strategies, the Advisor will play a key role in increasing participation and reducing inequities in bowel screening.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Bowel Screening Team in Te Tai Tokerau is a small but passionate group of dedicated professionals committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our Northland communities. Working collaboratively across the region, the team provides bowel screening services to people throughout Te Tai Tokerau, ensuring equitable access and high-quality care.

Strongly connected both regionally and nationally to the National Bowel Screening Programme, the team contributes to a coordinated, consistent approach to early detection and prevention of bowel cancer. With a shared focus on community engagement, education, and support, the Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Team plays a vital role in helping whānau across Northland live longer, healthier lives.

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

About you

As a Communications and Marketing Adviser, you will have an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and develop relevant networks.

  • Bachelor of Communications qualification or equivalent or working towards
  • Relevant certificate in administration support or working towards
  • Excellent command of the English language both written and oral
  • Computer qualifications that support a high level of competence in Excel, Microsoft Office, and electronic diary management
  • Competent and accurate typist
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure

Whilst not essential, candidates that have previous experience in the health sector and/or a post graduate qualification or equivalent in communications, public relations, health promotion or related discipline are desired.

Working at 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 25th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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