Health Protection Officer - Taranaki - Te Manawa Taki - Nphs

Join a team of passionate public health professionals

Play a critical role in protecting the health of communities

Located in : Taranaki

Permanent, Full-Time

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 full-time permanent opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki team based in Taranaki as a Health Protection Officer.

Health Protection Officers hold responsibility for monitoring, compliance, operational policy implementation and providing evidence-based advice and information that aims to improve, promote and protect the health of our population in the communities we service with a focus on equity and Hauora Maori.

They primarily work in environmental health, communicable disease surveillance and investigations, and border health protection.

In this role, you will also be skilled at building relationships within our organisation and the broader community, including various agencies and stakeholders.

You will also be able to work collaboratively alongside communities and wider stakeholders.

A good knowledge of and strong links to our Taranaki communities will be an advantage.

About the 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

You preferably will have previously been designated as a Health Protection Officer and have retained the competencies for designation to be reinstated on appointment.

Applicants able to complete designation within the required time may also find this opportunity of interest.

If you're naturally inquisitive, love investigation and have a strong sense of initiative, you may be a great fit for this role.

You are someone able to identify and manage risks to human health effectively.

Excellent communication skills are a must, as you'll be working closely with other public health professionals.

Paying close attention to details and following procedures accurately are essential skills we're looking for.

A relevant degree in public health as advised in the Criteria for Appointment as a Public Health Statutory Officer

Experience in public health as a Health Protection Officer or Environmental Health Officer

Clean full NZ Driver Licence

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively alongside communities / stakeholders

Experience in project and programme planning and evaluation, research and writing

Ability to analyse and interpret public health data for evidence-based decision making

Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action

Proficiency in risk assessment and management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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 Maori, 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 28 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbeat

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

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HNZ / L

Location :

North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Non-clinical - Public Health - Public Health

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