Permanent 1.0 FTE role 80 hours per fortnight Location : Tasman (Richmond Health Hub) or Blenheim Opportunity to contribute to the healthand wellbeing of our community Abilityto work collaboratively and motivate others Great team player with lots ofinitiativeJoin Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where youwill meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable,accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that willimprove the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got anopportunity for you to be part of it. Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About thisposition)Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) provides publichealth services to people living throughout the Nelson and Marlborough regions. You will be joining a great public health team and will be based at our Tasmanor Blenheim premises.Critical to the role will be your ability tomanage process, deliver on tight timeframes, be flexible with work activitiesand demonstrate a high level of accuracy. Your initiative and outstandinginterpersonal skills will make you a great team player. There is a requirement to be part of an on-call after hours roster. Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)You will preferably will previously beendesignated as a Health Protection Officer by the Ministry of Health and haveretained the competencies such that designation could be reinstated onappointment. You should have a minimum of a post graduate Diploma inEnvironmental Health Science or Degree in Health Science majoring inEnvironmental Health (as approved by the Ministry of Health, some overseasqualifications maybe accepted by the Ministry of Health). This is an exciting position which involves regulatorywork, monitoring, communicable disease investigation, border health, andemergency preparedness. Your ability to create positive working relationshipsat all levels with external agencies and the public is essential.Thesuccessful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZvisa at the time of applying. 256 matou ropu (About our team)Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is the main healthprovider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees,we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health andwellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals,and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across theregion and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, butwe are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect andteamwork. 274tahi atu mohiohio(More Information)https : / / / channel / UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnANga huanga otenei mahi (The benefits of this position) We provide a great place to work withprofessional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellnessprogrammes. Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning naturallandscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region isknown for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days. Find out more at https : / / / Situated at the top ofthe South Island, Blenheim is well known for its temperate climate, awardwinning wineries, stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits - all available withinminutes of the town centre. For more information on the Marlborough region visithttps : / / marlboroughnz.com / Me pehea ahau etono ai? (How do I apply? For general enquiries please contact ourrecruitment team on ****** or 03 539 5748.For role specific information please contact PaulDu Preez - Compliance & Health Protection Team Leader on Paul. ****** or mobile 022 018 0669.Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our onlineapplication form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in thisposition. Ref : N24-069Applications close : openuntil filled (unless filled prior). Applications willbe reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses TeTiriti o Waitangi.We believe that to achieve equityin health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the populationit serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify asMaori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all inthis together. #J-18808-Ljbffr
