Compliance And Health Protection Team Lead, Taranaki - Te Manawa Taki - Nphs

Compliance and Health Protection Team Lead, Taranaki - Te Manawa Taki - NPHS

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this leadership role

Location : 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 permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a Compliance and Health Protection Team Lead, Taranaki.

The primary purpose of the role is team management, delivery, performance, and development.

It involves operational leadership, responsibilities for people and performance, and a collaborative approach to working.

The Team Lead will hold an operational role in the team, deliver operational work, and have responsibility for work programme(s) relevant to their professional skill set (depending on the size of the team they are responsible for).

About the Team / Service / Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, works 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 position is based in Taranaki.

About you

You will either :

Hold an existing operational role in our Taranaki Compliance and Health Protection team and looking to progress into a leadership role

Tertiary qualification / degree in Public Health or a related field or equivalent experience

Proven experience in team leadership and management, preferably in a public health context

At least 3-5 years' experience in a public health service delivery role

Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action

Clean full New Zealand Drivers' Licence

Willingness to travel across the region.

Be eligible to work in an operational role within the team.

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 : HNZ / L

Location : North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Non-clinical - Public Health - Public Health

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