Health Protection Officer | Timaru Job in New Zealand Recruiting by New Zealand Government

Health Protection Officer | Timaru at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Timaru Permanent full-timeopportunity (40hr per week) based in TimaruJoin a large team whoare passionate about making a difference in our communityPlay a crucial role in the effectivefunctioning of the team PSA Allied & Public Health step 1-8 , $70,042 - $103,000 depending on experience with increases coming soon! Mō te tūnga| About the RoleTe Mana Ora, part of the NationalPublic Health Service, provides public health services to people livingthroughout Canterbury and the West Coast. This role forms part of our Timarubased Health Protection Team. The teamis involved in a broad range of environmental and communicable disease issues,alcohol harm reduction and emergency planning.We areseeking a motivated person who is either currently qualified as a HealthProtection Officer or is currently training and studying to become a HealthProtection Officer. This is an exciting career where you will find yourselfbeing part of our large regional Protection Team and involved in regulatorywork, monitoring, communicable disease investigation, border Biosecurity, andemergency preparedness.In thisrole (once you are designated), you are required to be on the on-call roster.It would be highly desirable if you have experience self-managing complex andchallenging interactions with people.Ko wai koe| About YouYou preferably will have previouslybeen designated as a Health Protection Officer by the Ministry of Health andhave retained the competencies such that designation could be reinstated onappointment. Applicants with an appropriate undergraduate qualification or apartly completed postgraduate diploma in environmental health science may beconsidered for appointment as a trainee.Required skills or experience for the role:Ability to manage diverse tasksWork within tight timeframesand deadlinesHigh level of accuracyand attention to detailA strong sense of initiative in a practical mannerExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to createeffective working relationships at all levels is essentialCurrent full NZ driver - slicenceRelevant qualifications and experience in compliance, public health, or a related fieldStrong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and working bi culturally with commitment to equity- Ko ngātāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -Health New Zealand|Te WhatuOra, leads the day-to-day running of our health systemacross New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional andnational levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District HealthBoards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity ofservices in the health system.Here inWaitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 peoplethat live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangiand its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefrontof all our conversations.Ngā hua |Benefits of working at Health New ZealandWhen youwork at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support youalong your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomesfor all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses andhave amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.Onlyapplications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore applydirectly on our career sitehere .Foradditional information about this role please contact Alex Jay,Recruitment Partner on [email protected] We have arange of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could bea place for you!Pleasevisit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within HealthNew Zealand. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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