Senior Advisor Planning

6 days ago

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

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're looking for a Senior Advisor to help shape emergency management planning across Health New Zealand. You'll turn national goals into clear, practical plans that support readiness and response at all levels. Working with internal teams and government partners, you'll ensure our plans are consistent, coordinated, and aligned with national standards. This role will strengthen national preparedness through the development, integration, and continuous improvement of emergency management plans.

About the Team

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

You're experienced in emergency management planning with a track record of leading complex planning processes across large organisations. You're confident working with diverse stakeholders and translating national strategies into practical, consistent plans that support readiness and response.

You will have:

  • Significant experience developing and evaluating emergency management plans, frameworks, and strategies

  • Proven ability to lead planning across multiple stakeholders in complex environments

  • A demonstrated understanding of emergency management frameworks e.g. CIMS

  • Experience applying planning methodologies such as scenario planning, contingency planning, and risk-based planning

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. 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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