Public Health Medicine Specialist - Hamilton - Te Manawa Taki - NPHS

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference and leading change
• Fixed-Term, Full-Time role based in Hamilton
  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant graduate (and post-graduate) qualifications - Extensive clinical experience and expertise in public health medicine, with appropriate tertiary level professional qualification
• Hold a registered medical practitioner current Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration as a specialist medical practitioner in a relevant speciality (FNZCPHM, FAFPHM) or similar
• Already designated or able to work towards designation as a Medical Officer of Health
• Current full New Zealand driver’s licence
• The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups and the wider national and international communities
• Recent public health service experience including cross sector working with an understanding of the New Zealand health system
• Proven knowledge of equity models and practice in professional field
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings desired

We have an opportunity available to join our team as a Public Health Medicine Specialist. This is a fixed term, full-time senior role based in Hamilton, Te Manawa Taki region, NPHS.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of public health services, collaborate with NPHS colleagues to ensure high-quality public health work, and fulfil the responsibilities of a designated Medical Officer of Health. You will offer expert advice to support a cohesive, effective and equitable health system, aiming for improved population health outcomes.
This fixed-term period runs until 17 February 2026.