Health Promotion Advisor - Gisborne - NPHS

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Are you passionate about making a difference to the health and wellbeing of whānau and communities? Contribute to transforming the future of public health in this Health Promotion Advisor role   Location: Tairāwhiti FTE: Permanent full-time position 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 Health Promotion Advisor | Kaitohu Whakatairanga Hauora, you will work using a community partnerships approach to design, develop, enable and evaluate health promotion initiatives and programmes, and contribute to strategies and policies, that address the determinants of health and wellbeing that are aligned with community and government priorities. In this role, you will also contribute to the knowledge, expertise and ideas that support local and regional programmes of work towards 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. This role is based within the Community and Whānau Wellbeing team which aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of the whole community through creating supportive environments to make healthy choices more available to whānau. You'll be dedicated to seeing communities thrive and will partner with them to deliver initiatives that realise Pae Ora. About you You are someone with excellent relationship management, influencing and facilitation skills. You can work in an evidence-based way, integrating health promotion frameworks, health data and community insights to inform priorities and programme development. You have excellent communication skills and be able to adapt information and complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. With a focus on achieving equity, you will work closely with local government, iwi and hapū, and priority communities to bring about positive changes on a wide range of issues including immunisation, screening, smokefree/ vape free, food environments, physical activity, alcohol and mental wellbeing. You have a willingness to build constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and environment. Skills and Experience Previous experience in health promotion, community development or a related role   Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively alongside communities and wider stakeholders  Demonstrated local government engagement and policy development skills Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate programmes and projects  Understanding of Public Health approaches including settings-based approaches, community-led development, systems thinking, co-design and collective impact Willing to travel across the local district and region Clean NZ Driver's License  Desired - A tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, social science, education, Māori studies, community development or a related field or equivalent experience.  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, 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via priyanka.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz