Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to Pae Ora and the elimination of cervical cancer in Aotearoa
- Location: Flexible
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
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Prevention team as a Senior Advisor Cervical Screening.
As a key member of the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP), you will engage closely with NCSP stakeholders to enable high quality delivery of cervical screening services as we work towards elimination of cervical cancer in Aotearoa.
The Senior Advisor role will provide strategic systems, process and technical guidance for NCSP and its stakeholders, and advise on a wide range of quality, training, and service delivery activities.
This is a national role that supports the interface and relationship with key stakeholders, to ensure that systems and processes are developed, implemented and monitored.
Whilst the location of this role is flexible, some travel may be required.
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
As one of our Senior Advisors, you will establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels. You will have experience working in complex environments, and the ability to work collaboratively to support service delivery and shared outcomes.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification at undergraduate level e.g. public policy, health, business
- Experience in an advisory or analysis role, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice
- Strong analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to write and talk about complex issues clearly and concisely with a range of audiences
- Displays initiative, flexibility and positively contributes to the whole team
- Demonstrated ability to manage relationships at all levels and across organisations
- Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 20 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.