Public Health Planning & Performance Advisor - Auckland - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Senior Advisor – Public Health Planning and Performance role
• Location: Greenlane, Auckland \| Northern Region
• Permanent, Full-Time

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

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity to join our Northern Region team as an Advisor – Public Health Planning and Performance within the National Public Health Service.

In this role, you will support the development, coordination, monitoring and reporting of public health planning and performance across the Northern Region. You will work closely with delivery leads, regional teams, national directorates, and Māori and Pacific partners to translate strategy, policy and priorities into practical and equitable programmes of work.

The role contributes across a range of areas, including:

• Performance \& Planning: Supporting regional and national planning processes, including annual planning, operational planning, monitoring and reporting. Assisting with performance tracking, risk identification and coordination to support delivery against agreed priorities.
• Technical Advice: Providing sound planning, performance and policy support advice, contributing to briefings, submissions, consultation responses and implementation activity, and supporting the translation of policy direction into planning and delivery.
• Emergency Management: Supporting public health emergency readiness, response and recovery when required, and contributing to coordination, monitoring and reporting during outbreaks or incidents.

You will thrive in environments where priorities and contexts may shift rapidly, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Your ability to navigate ambiguity and provide clarity for others will be key to your success.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service 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, with a focus on wellbeing, prevention, protection and population-level intervention.

We are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored, working in partnership across the health system and with communities to improve equity and outcomes.

About you

You will bring curiosity, organisation and a collaborative mindset, and be motivated to contribute to improving public health outcomes.

You can demonstrate mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present effectively, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes.

You will bring:

• A relevant graduate and/or post-graduate qualification.
• Brings at least two years' experience in health, public sector, or local government planning and/or performance.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to support advice and decision making.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Is comfortable with ambiguity and can work with others through change with confidence and clarity.
• Has experience working in partnership with Māori and/or Pacific Peoples communities.
• Is committed to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Can remain effective and focused when faced with shifting priorities, uncertainty, or incomplete information.
• Holds a clean full NZ Driver's Licence.

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 Wednesday, 03 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett [email protected]

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.