Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Senior Communications Advisor role
- Location: National
- Fixed Term for 24 months, full time (1.0FTE)
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 the opportunity available to join the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Prevention Directorate as a Senior Communications Advisor. This is a fixed term, full-time role.
The primary purpose of the role is to be a key leader in the development and delivery of high-quality communications materials for BreastScreen Aotearoa. Working as part of an agile team, this role also contributes to a range of priority communication activities including planning, writing, editing and reviewing content across a range of channels.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The 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 a Senior Comms Advisor who will bring experience in leading teams. You have proven experience in technical and analytical leadership on complex communications issues, and leading communications initiatives within their area of expertise. You are a person who is open to new ideas and create a culture where individuals at all levels bring their ideas on how to ‘do it better' to the table.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in a related area (PR, communications, journalism, marketing or relevant workforce experience.)
- Experience working for the New Zealand Public Service (within health is preferential)
- Excellent written communications skills including editorial and experience
- Knowledge and expertise of communication planning principles and media engagement theory and practice.
- Significant experience in public service communications
- Ability to identify future trends to create sound strategies and operationalise plans
- 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 apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 17 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.