Health Protection Operations Team Lead - Te Manawa Taki - NPHS

Full job description
On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
Full time permanent opportunity available
Key leadership role in the Te Manawa Taki Region
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 an exciting opportunity available to join the Te Manawa Taki as the Health Protection Operations Team Lead. This role will provide effective leadership and operational management for the administration and support staff within the Compliance and Health Protection team.

You will be responsible for leading, directing and oversight of the team. Ensure the efficient, effective, and quality management of information, process, and systems. You will also provide day-to-day effective operations management to enable the realisation of Pae Ora.

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, on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries focusing to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You will bring previous experience in leading a team, developing and implementing operational plans, framework, and protocols to support the NPHS regional strategic direction and service delivery. You are experienced engaging with key stakeholders to ensure the voice of those with greatest need is well represented.

A relevant tertiary qualification in management, business, health, or other relevant discipline.
Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
Demonstrated operational management experience of at least 3 years.
Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, the specific relationship under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Health NZ's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Māori communities.
Demonstrable understanding experience working in partnership with Pacific communities
Clean NZ Driver Licence
Willing to travel across the region
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 Sunday, 13 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at Anesha.Pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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