Public Health Protection Officer — Hawke's Bay (Permanent)

Te Whatu Ora; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Health Protection Officer in the Hawke's Bay Napier region. The role focuses on monitoring, environmental health, communicable disease surveillance, and border health protection with a strong emphasis on equity and Hauora Māori.

The successful candidate will collaborate with communities and stakeholders, apply evidence-based approaches, and contribute to Pae Ora through national and local public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in public health as advised in the Criteria for Appointment as a Public Health Statutory Officer
• Previous experience working in public health, environmental health, or a regulatory role
• Clean full NZ Driver Licence
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively alongside communities/ stakeholders
• Experience in project and programme planning and evaluation, research and writing
• Ability to analyse and interpret public health data for evidence-based decision making
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Proficiency in risk assessment and management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor, ensure compliance and implement operational policy to improve and protect public health
• Provide evidence-based advice and information to support population health
• Build and maintain relationships with communities, stakeholders and agencies
• Apply knowledge of Pae Ora and Hauora Māori to equity-focused public health work
• Analyse data to inform decisions and respond to health threats and border health risks

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Investigation skills

Education

Public health degree

Job description

Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Health Protection Officer in the Hawke's Bay Napier region. The role focuses on monitoring, environmental health, communicable disease surveillance, and border health protection with a strong emphasis on equity and Hauora Māori.

The successful candidate will collaborate with communities and stakeholders, apply evidence-based approaches, and contribute to Pae Ora through national and local public health initiatives.