What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advisor - Tobacco and Vaping - Compliance - NPHS position at Te Whatu Ora?
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have a fixed term, full-time opportunity available to join our Health Protection team as a Senior Advisor Tobacco and Vaping you will be a pivotal member of our Health Protection national compliance team, working towards the realisation of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures). Your role will be instrumental in driving our efforts to reduce smoking rates, particularly among Māori and Pacific communities, and to curtail the use of vaping products among young people, as well as supporting alcohol compliance in the Regions
As our new Senior Advisor, you will contribute to and support the delivery of the National Tobacco, Vaping and Alcohol compliance workplan. You will participate in the development and delivery of timely advice to the Manager Compliance and Enforcement, including the drafting, reviewing, and managing of monitoring of deadlines.
The role will support all regional compliance teams, their programmes, and programmes within the Protection directorate. You will lead the reporting function for the Tobacco, Vape and Alcohol compliance group, driving continuous improvement in processes and practices across the team. Working closely with clinical and technical experts across Protection to promote and uphold best practice methodologies across compliance and enforcement services.
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 will bring with you exceptional analytical skills, capable of swiftly assembling and synthesizing diverse information, knowledge, and skills. You will be entrusted with handing complex, sensitive information, showcasing your unwavering drive to deliver results and take ownership of critical tasks. One of your core values will be building constructive relationships, and as a Senior Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and partnerships both within our organisation and with external stakeholders. You are a motivated individual who thrives on tackling challenging issues, fostering connections, and leveraging your analytical prowess to drive positive change.
Skills and Experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience (e.g., Regulatory process, Enforcement, public health, epidemiology, informatics)
- Leadership experience, including designing and managing a portfolio of work, and resources.
- Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex or contentious policy work.
- A preference for experience in working across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings desired
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
How to Apply
To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pm on 17 February 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at
