Senior Advisor Training - P&C

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're looking for a skilled Senior Advisor to lead the development and delivery of emergency management training and exercising across Health New Zealand. You'll translate strategic frameworks into practical programmes that support preparedness at local, regional, and national levels. This role will strengthen national preparedness through training, exercising, and support.

About the Team / Service / Location

This role sits within the Health, Wellbeing, Safety & Organisational Resilience team in the People & Culture team. You'll be part of a national network of emergency management professionals, working closely with district leads and regional teams to strengthen our emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

About you

You're an expert in adult learning and emergency management training, with a strong track record of designing and delivering national-level programmes. You're confident facilitating workshops and exercises, and a trusted advisor skilled at building collaborative relationships.

You will have

• Significant experience designing, delivering, and evaluating emergency management training and exercising programmes within complex organisations
• Proven ability to apply adult learning principles and modern methodologies, e.g. blended learning, simulation, scenario-based.
• Strong understanding of emergency management frameworks (including CIMS).
• Experience developing national training frameworks and resources.
• Ability to create inclusive, culturally safe learning environments that reflect Health NZ's diverse workforce and communities.

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 24 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vivien Smith at

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

Job details

Job Reference : HNZ

Location : New Zealand - All Locations - Work from where you are

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Non-clinical - Emergency Management - Emergency Management

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