Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

  • Posted: 16 May 2025
  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Classification: Government & council
Permanent, full time
Based at Taranaki Hospital
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to lead Emergency Management for the Taranaki District, giving effect to the strategic health outcomes of Te Whatu Ora by providing leadership to build sustainability, resilience and meaningful culturally safe connections, capabilities, assets, and services with the good of the New Zealand Public Health System in mind, now and for the future.

About you

You will be able to lead the district service, to ensure development, planning and implementation of emergency management systems and engagement strategies at a district level, including reporting on progress and ensuring objectives are achieved along with:

Support the district leadership team with emergency management guidance and represents emergency management legislative and assurance obligations.
Supports the district response to, and recovery from, emergencies with emergency management systems and subject matter expert advice. This includes providing local leadership and leading the activation and running of a district Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
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 Monday, 2 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact please contact Matt Kelly at [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.