Health Promotion Advisor

6 days ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Are you passionate about making a difference to the health and wellbeing of whānau and communities?

  • Contribute to transforming the future of public health in this Health Promotion Advisor role
  • Permanent, part time (0.6FTE) position based in Timaru

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

Join us in shaping a healthier future for Aotearoa NPHS Te Waipounamu Regional team is seeking a passionate and skilled Health Promotion Advisor to join our Community and Whānau Wellbeing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformational change in our health system, guided by the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) vision and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

As a Health Promotion Advisor, you will lead and support initiatives that enhance community health and wellbeing. You'll work collaboratively with whānau, hapū, iwi, Pacific communities, and other stakeholders to address the determinants of health, eliminate disparities, and promote equity.

Your mahi will include:

  • Design and deliver health promotion initiatives through research and evaluation using co-design and community approaches
  • Ensure programmes are evidence-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with whānau and community wellbeing outcomes
  • Advocating for Māori health equity and supporting Māori-led and Pacific-led responses
  • Influencing policy and creating supportive environments for wellbeing
  • Applying systems thinking and innovation to improve outcomes

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are someone with excellent relationship management, influencing and facilitation skills. You can work in an evidence-based way, integrating health promotion frameworks, health data and community insights to inform priorities and programme development. You have excellent communication skills and be able to adapt information and complex ideas to a wide range of audiences.

With a focus on achieving equity, you will work closely with local government, iwi and hapū, and priority communities to bring about positive change on a wide range of issues including immunisation, screening, smokefree/ vape free, food environments, physical activity, alcohol and mental wellbeing. You have a willingness to build constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and environment.

  • Previous experience in health promotion, community development or a related role
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively alongside communities and wider stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs and projects
  • Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
  • Clean NZ Driver's License

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 Tuesday, 16 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillayat

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

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