Principal Advisor, Te Waipounamu

5 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Te Waipounamu based
  • Permanent, full time

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 primary purpose of this role is to lead the development and implementation of communication strategies that reflect regional priorities and contribute to better health outcomes for all New Zealanders. These strategies will also align closely with wider organisational goals, ensuring consistency and impact across all levels of communication. You'll work collaboratively with the Regional Team Lead to gain buy-in and engagement from key stakeholders, helping to ensure the successful delivery of these initiatives.

In addition, you'll provide mentoring and support to regional Senior Advisors and Advisors, guiding them in the effective implementation of communication strategies, including channel management. You'll also play an active role in driving continuous improvement within the team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and practices. A key part of the role will involve identifying and helping to manage regional communication risks to ensure effective and proactive communication across the organisation.

About you

You'll bring around 7-10 years of experience in a senior communications role, where you've worked closely with leaders to shape and deliver impactful communication outcomes. You're skilled at collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and oversee communication strategies and work plans that achieve results.

You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where success depends on building strong relationships and providing sound, well-considered advice. Highly organised and adaptable, you manage multiple priorities with ease, staying calm and professional under pressure. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you know how to craft messages that resonate and influence at every level.

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, 2 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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