Operations Specialist Communicable Disease - Protection - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this key role
• Permanent, Full-time
• Location: Flexible

 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Operations Specialist Communicable Disease, you will provide high quality and timely advice to support, maintain and improve the operational delivery of the communicable disease functions and the management of responses to ‘all hazard all threats' programmes.

Your work will support the delivery of complex pieces of work, across the diverse communicable disease environment of the NPHS and drive continuous improvement in processes and practices within the team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

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 able to draw on previous experience working within an operational setting and are able to develop and execute operational tasks. You have experience and understanding of communicable diseases and case and contact management. You are able to apply critical thinking and the use of sound judgement to develop options and provide advice.

• A relevant graduate qualification (desirable), or 4+ years appropriate equivalent experience
• Experience in designing and implementing processes and systems
• Well-developed analytical skills with attention to detail, ability to map out a process, review quality and apply a continuous improvement lens across workflow
• Strong analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely with a range of audiences
• Developed organisational skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor complex messages to a range of audiences
• An ability to navigate and become an advanced user of technology systems including the Notifiable Disease Management System
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience in managing risk and the ability to make clear decisions on when to report upwards

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 1 August 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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