Āporei - Nbsp Engagement Lead, Prevention Screening - Hauora Māori Tūmatanui - Nphs

Contribute to transforming the future of health by strengthening Māori participation in bowel screening.Lead engagement, partnership and equity-focused improvement across the National Bowel Screening Programme. Full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years based in any Health NZ office Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role. As the Āporei | NBSP Engagement Lead, you will contribute to the National Prevention Screening Directorate wharepuni within Pā Tūwatawata to deliver the Hauora Māori Tūmatanui work programme.

You will help build capability within the Prevention Screening Directorate and strengthen partnership between both Directorates for the benefit of kaimahi Māori and the communities we serve.Working in partnership with the Kaitaki Mana Whakahaere, you will lead the high-needs approach to improve equitable participation in bowel screening for Māori and Pacific Peoples.

You will connect with iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities to support a co-designed programme of work that lifts equity, strengthens partnership, and informs service improvement.Assess the current bowel screening pathway through a Māori community and service delivery lens, identifying opportunities to increase Māori engagement and participation.

Provide expert advice on strategies, barriers, gaps and strengths that support equitable participation in the National Bowel Screening Programme.Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement and adoption plans that capture insights from iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori communities and key partners.Use engagement tools such as hui, community forums, workshops, briefings, surveys, outreach activities and events to inform programme and service improvement.

About the Service. 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 will bring experience in screening, prevention, Māori health, public health or a related field, with the ability to draw on data, insights and critical thinking to make sound recommendations. You will be confident working across complexity, providing advice to different audiences, and building trusted relationships with iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori communities and sector partners.A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience.Experience working in screening programmes nationally and/or regionally, with a focus on equity and Māori participation.Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Pae Ora, tikanga and kawa, and how these are applied meaningfully in a health setting.Experience building constructive relationships with iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori communities, Pacific partners and internal stakeholders.Ability to provide technical advice, analysis, reports, briefings and recommendations that are clear, practical and appropriate for the audience.Conversant in te reo Māori, or committed to developing your reo Māori capability.This role is ideal for someone who can bring technical screening knowledge together with kaupapa Māori engagement, strong relationship management, and a clear commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Pae Ora and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.Working for Health New Zealand. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 26 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@Te. Whatu. Ora.govt.nz