Health Protection Officer, Taranaki-based

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. 

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki
- A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. 

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

The Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service (NPHS) is committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our community.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

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A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

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Access to training and education

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Opportunities to participate on local projects and regional and national collaboration teams

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Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Health Protection Officer, 0.8 – 1.0 FTE, Permanent

This role sits within the NPHS team in Taranaki but works as part of our regional NPHS Te Manawa Taki team.

As a Health Protection Officer, you will have a good balance of both office and field-based work. You will have experience working with councils, various industries, and the community to help manage and monitor various aspects of public health including communicable disease investigation, border health, liquor licensing and built environments.

Addressing health inequalities for Māori and Pacific peoples is an important aspect of this role, so you will need a good understanding of how Te Tiriti o Waitangi should be applied in your mahi and be comfortable working with and alongside local Iwi and hāpu to help them achieve their aspirations.

Please click here to view the position description 

Moū - About you

You will have a Bachelor of Health Science or another qualification described in the Ministry of Health’s Criteria for Appointment of Public Health Statutory Officers.

It is essential that you have excellent communication skills, are naturally inquisitive and comfortable working both alone and in a team.

Good risk assessment and priority setting skills are essential. You must be available to work a rostered 24-hour on-call system and have a current driver's licence.

To be considered for this role, you must be currently designated as a Health Protection Officer or eligible for designation.

You must have permanent residency or a valid long-term working visa to be considered for this position.

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Nicky Simmons on Email: nicky.simmons@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close: Sunday 31 March 2024.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed