Compliance Officer - Whanganui - MidCentral - Central Region - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Manawatu / Whanganui Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference and leading change
Permanent, full-time role based in MidCentral / Whanganui and works regionally
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have an opportunity available to join our Te Ikaroa regional team as a Compliance Officer . This is a permanent, full-time role critical in delivering compliance activities related to the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures), including compliance activities related to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 and the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Working with various key stakeholders, you will monitor targeted, evidence-based regional compliance activity. You will also be responsible for maintaining nationally consistent and effective systems/processes for regional delivery and reporting of compliance activity, including the development of national standards of practice.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works 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 are a subject matter expert relevant to this role. You're able to demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invest in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve. You bring previous experience that will help you lead confidently in this role. You possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information.
Skills and Experience
Relevant experience in a regulator/compliance sector, specific to the job and work demands
Subject matter expertise in regulatory approaches and/or Smokefree and Regulated Products and Sale and Supply of Alcohol legislation.
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other agencies and public health teams
Experience in an advisory role, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice.
Full, New Zealand Drivers' licence
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in projects/initiatives that give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings is desired
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 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 is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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 8 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at ******
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