Public Health Physician - Planning, Funding and Outcomes - Fixed Term

Public Health Physician - Planning, Funding and Outcomes - Fixed Term Fixed Term Opportunity until June 2027 based anywhere in New Zealand Provide population health clinical leadership to improve equity and outcomes across Aotearoa Influence national planning, commissioning and service design with a strong equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi focus Provide trusted, evidence-based clinical advice across the health system Work at the heart of system transformation to improve population health and reduce inequities 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 As a Public Health Physician, you will provide senior population health clinical leadership and subject matter expertise across the continuum of care — spanning prevention, community and hospital services, and across the life course. Reporting to the Clinical Director, Population Health, Planning, Funding and Outcomes (national office), you will work within a team of highly skilled public health physicians, technical and population health experts. You will work closely with national and regional teams to support clinically informed needs assessment, planning, prioritisation, commissioning and service design. You will bring an evidence-based approach to advising decision‑makers, ensuring services are responsive and contribute to improved health outcomes and equity — particularly for Māori and other priority populations. You will partner closely with Hauora Māori Services, Pacific Health, Tāngata Whaikaha colleagues and sector stakeholders to support Māori‑led and Pacific‑led responses and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action. The role also includes supporting service improvement and performance measurement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence system‑wide decision‑making and help shape a more equitable, effective and sustainable health system for Aotearoa. About the Team and Location You will work within a national team of highly skilled public health physicians, technical and population health experts based around the motu, with existing team members based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. You can work from any area of New Zealand – the team values flexible working (hybrid office and working from home) and connection across the team. About you You are a respected Public Health Medicine Specialist with strong systems thinking clinical credibility and a passion for improving population health and equity. You are comfortable navigating complexity, influencing senior stakeholders and working at pace in a changing environment. To succeed in this role, you will have: MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Postgraduate vocational qualification in Public Health Medicine Fellowship of a recognised Public Health Medicine College Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action Experience supporting pro‑equity work programmes Excellent relationship and communication skills Subject matter expertise with a particular focus on priority populations, commissioning, and epidemiology. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across the health sector Experience in population health or clinical leadership roles Experience in service planning, development and improvement Expertise in population health intelligence and performance measurement You will also bring strong professional integrity, self‑awareness and a commitment to culturally safe practice and continuous professional development. Working at 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: HNZ/1935301 Location: New Zealand - All Locations - Work from where you are Job type: Job type: Fixed Term Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Public Health #J-18808-Ljbffr