## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of public health in this Health Promotion Advisor role
- Permanent, Fulltime position based in our Dunedin office
- 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
- NPHS Te Waipounamu team is seeking a passionate and skilled
- Health Promotion Advisor
- to join our Community and Whanau Wellbeing team in the Southern district based in our Dunedin office.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformational change in our health system, guided by the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) vision and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.As a Health Promotion Advisor, you will lead and support initiatives that enhance community health and wellbeing.
You will contribute to strategies and policies that address the determinants of health and wellbeing that are aligned with community and government priorities, such as smokefree.
In this role, you will also contribute to the knowledge, expertise and ideas that support local and regional programmes of work towards Pae Ora.
priorities, such as smokefree.
In this role, you will also contribute to the knowledge, expertise and ideas that support local and regional programmes of work towards Pae Ora.Your mahi will include :
Working collaboratively with community partners to design and deliver health promotion initiatives informed by evaluationEnsure health promotion work is evidence-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with whanau and community wellbeing outcomesAdvocating for Maori health equity and supporting Maori-led and Pacific-led responsesInfluencing policy and creating supportive environments for wellbeingApplying systems thinking and innovation to improve outcomesAbout the Team / Service / LocationThe 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.This role is based within the Community and Whanau Wellbeing team which aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of the whole community through creating supportive environments to make healthy choices more available to whanau.
You'll be dedicated to seeing communities thrive and will partner with them to deliver initiatives that realise Pae Ora.
About youYou are a motivated team member who is skilled at connecting and working with community partners such as NGOs and councils.You can work in an evidence-based way, integrating health promotion frameworks, health data and community insights to inform priorities and programme development.
You have excellent relationship management and influencing skills.With a focus on achieving equity, you will work closely with local government, iwi and hapu, and priority communities to bring about positive changes on a range of issues including smokefree / vape free and food environments.
You have a willingness to build constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and environment.
Previous experience in health promotion, community development or a related roleDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively alongside communities and wider stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs and projectsExperience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionClean NZ Driver's LicenseWilling to travel across the regionWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by
Thursday, 4 DecemberIf you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha PillayatWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.| Location : | Otago || Attachment : | (PDF, 207KB) Job Description |#J-
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