Health Protection Officer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) role, 40 hours per week

• Based in Richmond or Blenheim

Join Health New Zealand National Public Health Service at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of our communities, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

This role sits within the Health NZ National Public Health Service (NPHS) team in Nelson Marlborough but works as part of our regional NPHS Te Waipounamu team.

This is an exciting career where you will find yourself being part of our large regional Protection Team and involved in regulatory work, monitoring, communicable disease investigation, border Biosecurity, and emergency preparedness.  Your ability to create positive working relationships at all levels with external agencies and the public is essential.

 Critical to the role will be your ability to manage process, risk assessment and priority setting, deliver on tight timeframes, be flexible with work activities and demonstrate a high level of accuracy. Your initiative and outstanding interpersonal skills will make you a great team player.

 We are seeking a motivated person who is either currently qualified as a Health Protection Officer or is currently training and studying to become a Health Protection Officer. There is a requirement to be part of an on-call after hours roster.

 Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

It goes without saying that you will be a strategic thinker and an exceptional planner with outstanding organisational skills. A good knowledge of and strong links to the wider local communities will be an advantage.

In order to be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• A clean, full class one, NZ Driver - s License
• Ability to cope with work pressures and stress, whist proactively managing conflicting demands on time.
• Demonstrated experience in applying relevant legislation, codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the implications for public health including the determinants of health
  

You preferably will have previously been designated as a Health Protection Officer by the Ministry of Health and have retained the competencies such that designation could be reinstated on appointment. Applicants with an appropriate undergraduate qualification or a partly completed postgraduate diploma in environmental health science may be considered for appointment as a trainee.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

Situated at the top of the South Island, Blenheim is well known for its temperate climate, award winning wineries, stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits - all available within minutes of the town centre. For more information on the Marlborough region visit https://marlboroughnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Paul Du Preez - Compliance & Health Protection Team Leader on Paul.DuPreez@nmdhb.govt.nz  or mobile 022 018 0669.

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

Ref:  N24-209

Applications close: open until filled (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.