Senior Advisor - Health Promotion - NPHS

Senior Advisor - Health Promotion - NPHS

Lead initiatives that improve health outcomes and equity for communities across Aotearoa.

Work with communities, partners, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change with a focus on improving food environments and physical activity.

Use evidence and insights to shape health promotion strategies and programmes.

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

As a Senior Advisor, Health Promotion, you will play a key role in designing, implementing and evaluating health promotion initiatives focused on improving food environments and physical activity that improve health outcomes and reduce inequities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Working within the National Public Health Service, you will lead and coordinate health promotion activities, support evidence-informed decision-making, and work alongside regional teams, communities and stakeholders to create healthier environments where people can thrive.

This role requires a strong understanding of the determinants of health, health equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, combined with the ability to translate insights into practical action. You will build and maintain effective relationships across sectors, contribute to system-level change, and use data, evaluation and community insights to develop sustainable health promotion strategies that deliver meaningful outcomes for whānau and communities.

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 are an experienced health promotion professional with a strong understanding of the factors that influence health and wellbeing and a passion for improving health outcomes for communities. You bring a collaborative approach, sound judgement, and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Comfortable working in complex environments, you can translate evidence and insights into practical action while maintaining a strong focus on equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You will bring:

• Experience in health promotion, public health, or a related advisory role.
• A dietetic qualification or nutritionist registration (preferred)
• Strong relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of health equity, the determinants of health, and the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programmes or projects using evidence and insights.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse communities and sectors.

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, 1 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via priyanka.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz