Regional Prevention Development & Delivery Lead - Te Waipounamu - NPHS

• Lead the development and delivery of high-impact clinical prevention programmes across Te Waipounamu

• Lead the multi-disciplinary Oranga Whānau Programme during its first year of establishment

• Shape regional approaches that strengthen equitable health outcomes for communities

• Permanent, full-time position based in Te Waipounamu (South Island)

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 more than 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 Regional Prevention Development and Delivery Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of prevention programmes across Te Waipounamu. You'll lead the regional prevention programme of work, working closely with National Public Health Service teams, clinical and professional leaders, primary care, Hauora Māori and Pacific providers, and community partners to deliver effective and equitable prevention initiatives.

For the first 12 months, you will also take on the role of Oranga Whānau Programme Lead. Oranga Whānau Programme is delivered by a large workforce of nurses, social workers, and smoking cessation staff. In this role, you will have lead responsibility for project delivery, including:

• Finalising the Oranga Whānau Project Plan,

• Implementing and coordinating project activities

• Ensuring agreed timelines are met

• Providing monthly progress reports to the Oranga Whānau Programme Leadership Team and Regional Leadership Group

Working with our Te Waipounamu NPHS leaders and team, you will help lead, shape and establish regional ways of working, support the delivery of national immunisation and screening priorities, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across prevention services. This is a highly collaborative leadership role focused on strengthening partnerships, building capability and ensuring prevention programmes deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes for communities across the region.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works 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'll be an experienced leader with a strong background in prevention or population health, able to work strategically while translating priorities into effective regional delivery. You'll be confident building trusted relationships across diverse teams and communities and will bring a strong commitment to equity and improving health outcomes.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in prevention, population health or a related health environment

• Strong programme and project development, implementation and delivery capability

• Experience establishing and leading complex programmes or significant service-improvement initiatives

• Experience leading and influencing across complex, multidisciplinary clinical environments

• The ability to develop project plans, coordinate activities, manage timelines and report clearly on delivery

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with Māori, Pacific, primary care, community partners and Health New Zealand clinical teams.

• A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and culturally responsive practice

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

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 serve our communities. 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 Sunday, 15 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz