Public Health Medicine Specialist - 12 Month Fixed Term
UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA!
Advancing together into a brighter future
Public Health Medicine Specialist (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term – 12 Months)
Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Porirua | Part time (0.5 FTE) | Fixed term 12 months
Kia hiwa rā!
We’re looking for a dynamic, equity-driven Public Health Medicine Specialist to join our Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou team on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (0.5 FTE) basis — a role dedicated to advancing the wellbeing aspirations of Porirua whānau and giving life to our collective vision:
Porirua is the best place to raise a whānau.
If you’re passionate about transformative public health, grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and energised by community-led change, this is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
This fixed-term position supports the next phase of our population health mahi, contributing specialist guidance, insights, and strategic leadership to key initiatives informed by the Porirua Community Leaders Forum.
Working within an iwi-led environment, you’ll bring strong analytical capability, system-level thinking, and deep cultural responsiveness to guide decision-making across our programmes and relationships.
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Ngā kawenga | Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Provide strategic leadership across population health initiatives, using evidence, insights, and a systems approach to guide impactful action.
Design, analyse and present high-quality health data, insights, and evaluation findings.
Ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, equity, and cultural safety remain central to all workstreams.
Build strong, enduring relationships that reflect Ngāti Toa values and support collective impact.
Lead and contribute to key workstreams, ensuring milestones, reporting, and compliance requirements are met.
Champion best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Mōu | About you
We’re looking for someone who brings both technical excellence and heart. You will have:
A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) and a Master’s in Public Health.
Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Public Health Medicine.
Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity, and impacts of colonisation.
Significant experience in health data analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
Proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.
Skill in building collaborative relationships and working from a position of influence rather than control.
Ability to work within Te Ao Māori environments with sensitivity and cultural competence.
Preferred: Recent experience working with the Porirua community and strong existing relationships locally.
Full driver’s licence.
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He aha ai koe mā mātou? | Why you’ll love working with us
At Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Toa Rangatira, you’ll be part of an iwi organisation with bold aspirations, strong values, and a deep commitment to uplifting whānau. You’ll join a supportive, passionate team working at the cutting edge of kaupapa Māori, community-led population health.
We offer:
A values-based workplace grounded in tikanga and whanaungatanga
Opportunities to contribute to innovative, locally led change
A role where your expertise directly shapes improved outcomes for whānau
A chance to be part of Porirua’s future in a meaningful, hands-on way
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like you — and you’re ready to be part of transformative mahi that truly matters — we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply through our vacancies page with your CV and cover letter.
This is a fixed-term, 12-month, 0.5 FTE position.
Applications close: 22 December 2025
For enquiries: Contact Jodi Watene - 0212885688.