Public Health Medicine Registrar Workforce Coordinator - Nphs

• Contribute to transforming the future of health as a Workforce Coordinator
• Permanent, full-time role
• Location: any NPHS location but Auckland preferred

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

A new opportunity has become available within National Public Health Service as a Public Health Medicine Registrar Workforce Coordinator.

This role plays a pivotal part in supporting registrars to successfully complete their training and in cultivating the future public health workforce. You'll lead the implementation of a new employment and placement coordination model for Public Health Medicine Registrars completing advanced training in Aotearoa within Health NZ (specifically NPHS, PFO) and on external rotations.

This role reports to the People Partnering Lead within NPHS and maintains strong operational linkages with the Resident Doctors Support Service (RDSS) and Public Health Medicine Specialist in Quality and Clinical Leadership Team, NPHS.

You'll be joining a close‑knit, collaborative team of HRBPs that works closely across clinical, operational and workforce functions. Because NPHS leads outbreak response nationally, the role calls for a flexible, hands‑on approach and a willingness to pivot quickly as public health needs change. You'll be part of a team that works closely together and steps in wherever needed to support our response.

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, 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.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be pro-active and enthusiastic individual who works well as part of a team but can use your initiative and work independently when needed. You'll be required to work with a range of teams and audiences in this role so you will need to be an excellent communicator who is able to engage with stakeholders and network across the NPHS teams and external stakeholders.

• At least 5 years' experience in a complex organisation, ideally in health or HR
• Understanding of medical specialty training programmes
• Experience of working with unions and with medical practitioners (RMOs and SMOs)
• Extensive administration experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (MS Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Experience in drafting documentation and reports
• Familiarity with HR and related systems
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience working effectively with Māori and Pacific communities
• Ability to engage constructively with unions and support collective agreement processes

If full‑time hours aren't possible for you, we're still happy to consider applications from candidates looking for reduced hours, provided there's some flexibility during our peak times.

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 Friday, 27 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at Anesha.Pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position