Job Description

• Want to work closely with teams whose focus is public health?
• Wellington based | 12-month Fixed term | full time, though part time hours will be considered
• Salary midpoint of $115,129. The salary offered will be based on Skills & Experience

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Te Aho o Te Kahu was established in December 2019 to provide national leadership and oversight for cancer control as well as system-wide prioritisation and coordination of cancer care in Aotearoa.  The Agency has a key role in driving the system change needed to achieve the ambitious goals set out in the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019-2029.

Ko tōu ake mahi – What You'll Do

The Public Health Medicine Registrar role will be will be located in the Knowledge Translation and Implementation team of Te Aho o Te Kahu and will be responsible for supporting projects and work across the Agency. This is a training placement for the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine.

Working closely with your team and other agency staff you will provide high-quality, timely, evidence-based public health medicine advice across the Agency's work programmes.

Your exceptional communication and writing skills will be vital in providing clear, succinct, responsive and appropriate advice to the Chief Executive, Agency teams and external stakeholders.

You will support work within the Agency to deliver on the Government and Agency priorities and objectives, building collaborative and positive relationships across the Agency, Ministry of Health, wider health sector, government and other external stakeholders, ensuring all work meets Treaty obligations and reflects our priority of equity.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring

• Registrar (advanced trainee) with New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to write and talk about technical issues clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to apply its principles to day-to-day work
• Ability to analyse complex technical information to provide advice to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to pull together clear ideas and conclusions from large amounts of technical data

Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana

Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency) is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Ngā uaratanga - Our Agency Values:

Our Vision Tō Tātou Whāinga

• Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku
• Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora
• Equity for all Kia taurite ngā huanga

We are equity led, whānau centred, knowledge driven and outcomes focused. For more information see our website  https://teaho.govt.nz/

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. If you have any questions, email our Recruitment Team. Applications close on midnight Wednesday 9th April 2025. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.