Public Health Medicine Specialist - Clinical Screening - Prevention - NPHS

Public Health Medicine Specialist - Clinical Screening - Prevention - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference
• Fixed-Term / Secondment opportunity 6 months

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 have an opportunity available for a Public Health Medicine Specialist to join our experienced, and supportive Screening team in Prevention.

This is a 6-month secondment or fixed term position at 0.6 FTE, with the potential to be extended. The Public Health Medicine Specialist is responsible for providing public health medicine advice and technical support for the on-going quality, monitoring and evaluation of the screening programmes.

You would undertake the statutory duties and responsibilities of a designated Medical Officer of Health or work towards designation within six months of appointment.

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 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.

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 Tuesday 7th October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillayat

Job details

Job Reference : HNZ /

Location :

North Island - Auckland - All values

North Island - Wellington - All values

Job type : Fixed Term

Expertise :

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Public Health

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