Senior Advisor Business Continuity

5 days ago

New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

  • Work from where you are

  • Permanent, full-time position

  • Support the implementation of HNZ BCM System

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

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Advisor to support the implementation of Health New Zealand's Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) across national, regional, and district levels.

This role provides subject matter expertise, coordination, and leadership in business continuity planning and delivery, contributing to national projects and supporting organisational resilience.

You'll work closely with regional leads and other business units to ensure continuity of services during disruptive events and help shape best practice across the health and disability system.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role sits within the Health, Wellbeing, Safety & Organisational Resilience team in the People & Culture team You'll be part of a national network of emergency management professionals, working closely with district leads and regional teams to strengthen our emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

About you

With a strong background in business continuity, you're highly organised, able to manage complex projects independently. You'll be knowledgeable of the health and disability sector, and skilled at building and maintaining relationships across the health and disability system and other government agencies.

You will have:

  • A CBCI qualification from the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and a relevant tertiary qualification.

  • At least five years' experience in Business Continuity Management, with a strong track record of leading projects and applying contemporary best practice.

  • Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and independently deliver and report on projects within the sector.

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 24 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vivien Smith at

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

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