Kaitohutohu Matua Promotion - Nphs (Fixed Term)

• Flexible working supported to balance your mahi and your whānau and iwi commitments
• Lead on pae ora for iwi and Māori communities in this Kaitohutohu Matua, Promotion role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

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

We have a fixed term full-time until 20 December 2026 opportunity available to join our Hauora Māori Tūmatanui team in a Kaitohutohu Matua (Senior Advisor) Promotion role. This role is critical in enabling NPHS in the delivery of health targets to contribute to achieving Pae Ora.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide senior expertise that supports the delivery of Hauora Māori Tūmatanui priorities in immunisation and screening within the Promotion work programme. In addition, this role contributes a strong partnership with the Promotion Directorates for the benefit of our kaimahi Māori.

Hauora Māori Tūmatanui:

The Hauora Māori Tūmatanui Directorate is the lead in supporting the NPHS to achieve the health sector principles in the Pae Ora Act which will support of iwi and Māori communities to realise their well-being aspirations; rapidly expand and develop our Māori workforce; and grow and develop the capability of our non-Māori and non-Pacific workforce to provide a culturally safe service.

To succeed in these aims, Hauora Māori Tūmatanui works as a cross-functional team embedded in all NPHS Directorates and supports our kaimahi Maori through the Pā Tūwatwata model to keep our workstreams safe and to have a strong foundation of togetherness utlising mātauranga ā whānau, ā hapū, ā iwi, to build a Māori workforce that is valued, elevated, and can support the achievement of pae ora.

About the Service

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

You will be dedicated to shaping the future of Māori public health through a commitment of leading with values and striving for the highest standards. You will also believe that collaboration is at the heart of everything you do and have an expert understanding of the complex challenges in public health and the needs of a multidisciplinary approach to drive creative solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in Māori public health, thrive in a collaborative environment and possess the skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change, we invite you to apply.

• 3-5 years of experience using kaupapa Māori, te ao Māori and or Māori health practices and principles
• Experience in leading critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice
• Understanding of kawa and tikanga and a commitment to Pae Ora & some experience working in partnership with iwi & Māori communities
• Understanding of, and commitment to Te Whatu Ora's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Māori communities
• A degree level qualification in an area relevant to to mātauranga Māori and/or Māori public health

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 Tuesday, 10 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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