Public Health Medicine Specialist / Medical Officer Of Health - Wellington - Te Ikaroa - Nphs (Fixed Term)

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

As a designated Medical Officer of Health / Public Health Medicine specialist, you will provide professional leadership for the delivery of public health / population health services across the region.

This is a 12-month fixed term role based in Wellington.

In this role, you will undertake the statutory duties and responsibilities of a designated Medical Officer of Health including participating in an on-call roster.

You will work in partnership with colleagues in Te Ikaroa National Public Health Service to share responsibility for the professional quality of public health work.

You will provide public health medicine advice and guidance around the delivery of a cohesive, effective, and equitable health system to ensure better health outcomes for the population.

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

You are a designated Medical Officer of Health.

As a Public Health Medicine Specialist, you understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role.

You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels, enhancing the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisations vision and goals.

Driven and accountable, you are aware of your impact on others and are committed to continuously improving your leadership practice.

• Relevant graduate (and post-graduate) qualifications - Extensive clinical experience and expertise in public health medicine, with appropriate tertiary level professional qualification
• Hold a registered medical practitioner current Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration as a specialist medical practitioner in a relevant speciality (FNZCPHM, FAFPHM) or similar
• Already designated as a Medical Officer of Health in New Zealand
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Proven knowledge of equity models and practice in professional field
• Understanding of the New Zealand health sector
• Current full driver's licence

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 apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday 3 December.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at

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