Enforcement Officer - Tobacco and Vaping Compliance - Northern Region NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Enforcement Officer – Tobacco and Vaping Compliance – Northern Region NPHS

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives 
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Enforcement Officer role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our Kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centered health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we have got an opportunity for you to be part of it 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity 

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within 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. 

We have two permanent, full-time opportunities available to join our team as Smokefree Enforcement Officer.  These roles are critical in enabling the delivery of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) with compliance activities related to Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990. The role will see you taking action in accordance with our national strategy, plan and evidence-based approach to compliance activity.  Working effectively with systems and processes for regional delivery and reporting of compliance activity. 

Mōu | About you 

You are someone with experience in an enforcement role where you have used sound judgement to develop options and provide advice. You will be experienced in regulation or compliance and have worked to support project delivery.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Law, Health, Public Administration or Compliance
• Able to apply subject matter expertise in Regulatory approaches and/or Smokefree and Regulated products legislation
• Proven experience in the regulation or compliance space
• Understanding and experience working in partnership with Pacific communities 
• Previous health sector or government experience and knowledge of government structures
• Advanced organization, planning and time management skills able to reprioritize and react to issues and demanding situations 

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

This role has an in-person element and you will be located within Northland.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a lifetime change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. 

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Gavin de Klerk at gavin.deklerk@northlanddhb.org.nz