Health Promotion Specialist

WellSouth; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Dunedin is seeking a Health Promotion Specialist to enhance community health outcomes. This role involves supporting general practice, embedding health promotion in activities, and contributing to equity projects for Māori and Pacific communities. Applicants should have at least 5 years in health promotion and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi. Offers include a supportive environment, competitive salary, and extensive leave benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave after two years

Sick leave entitlements

In-house equity training

Flu vaccinations

Annual wellness voucher

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in health promotion or public health.
• Ability to deal with unexpected situations and crises professionally.
• Experience with Iwi, hapū, whānau, and Pacific providers.

Responsibilities

• Support general practice to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Embed health promotion within WellSouth teams.
• Contribute to projects aligning with WellSouth strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural safety

Health promotion

Community engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Public Health or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Windows-based software

Job description

Overview

Health Promotion Specialist

Location: Dunedin

FTE: 1.0

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

The Health Promotion Specialist (HPS) is a vital role embedded in our equity team, with a strong focus on empowering communities and integrating health promotion throughout all WellSouth teams and activities. It will support general practice to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes across the Southern Region. The HPS will ensure a particular focus on WellSouth equity projects as well as community projects for Māori, Pacific and other priority populations.

The HPS will contribute to improved health outcomes through projects that align with the WellSouth strategy and objectives through evidence-based and cost-effective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support general practice to improve health and wellbeing outcomes across the Southern Region.
• Embed health promotion within WellSouth teams and activities and contribute to equity projects.
• Focus on community projects for Māori, Pacific and other priority populations.
• Contribute to projects that align with WellSouth strategy and objectives through evidence-based and cost-effective actions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health promotion or public health.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural safety at all levels.
• Ability to deal with unexpected situations and crises while maintaining a professional manner.
• Health Promotion experience or work with government agencies or community groups.
• Existing relationships and demonstrated commitment to working successfully with Iwi, hapū, whānau, Hauora Māori and Pacific providers and communities.
• An understanding and commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Computer literacy – preferably with Microsoft Windows-based software.
• Experience in health promotion or public health is desirable. A tertiary qualification in a Public Health or Social Science related discipline, health promotion, education, Māori studies or related fields or equivalent experience.

What we offer

• A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.
• 5 weeks annual leave after two years.
• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days from commencement, plus 5 days at 6 months, and 10 days at 12 months service.
• In-house equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development.
• We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred
• Tōkeke - Equitable
• Manawa whakaute - Respectful
• Pono – Transparent

For the full Position Description click here: Position Description

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 24 October 2025

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.