Business Services & Consulting • all cities, AK 1
Design and deliver impactful learning solutions that strengthen the public health workforce
Work collaboratively with experts and stakeholders across a national organisation
Drive innovative, sustainable learning thatsupports capability, equity and career development
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
Reporting to the National Manager, Learning and Development within the National Public Health Service (NPHS), this role is responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining high-quality, engaging learning solutions that support the NPHS workforce. With a particular focus on statutory officer training, you will scope and develop innovative, learner-centred programmes that meet business needs and enable equitable access to professional development. Your work will support recruitment, retention and career progression, ensuring the public health workforce remains skilled, adaptable and aligned with best practice.
Working as part of a collaborative Learning and Development function, you will lead the end-to-end development of learning initiatives, including programme design, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement. You will also manage learning content within the LMS, build strong relationships with subject matter experts and external providers, and contribute to a consistent, sustainable approach to learning across NPHS. This role requires a proactive, relationship-focused professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment.
This role can be based at Health New Zealand office; however the preferred location is Wellington.
About the Service
The 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 interventions. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You are an experienced learning and development professional with a passion for creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences that make a real impact. You bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and are confident working with a wide range of stakeholders to design and deliver innovative programmes that support workforce capability and continuous improvement.
You will bring:
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 Tuesday, 30 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Design and deliver impactful learning solutions that strengthen the public health workforce
Work collaboratively with experts and stakeholders across a national organisation
Drive innovative, sustainable learning thatsupports capability, equity and career development
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
Reporting to the National Manager, Learning and Development within the National Public Health Service (NPHS), this role is responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining high-quality, engaging learning solutions that support the NPHS workforce. With a particular focus on statutory officer training, you will scope and develop innovative, learner-centred programmes that meet business needs and enable equitable access to professional development. Your work will support recruitment, retention and career progression, ensuring the public health workforce remains skilled, adaptable and aligned with best practice.
Working as part of a collaborative Learning and Development function, you will lead the end-to-end development of learning initiatives, including programme design, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement. You will also manage learning content within the LMS, build strong relationships with subject matter experts and external providers, and contribute to a consistent, sustainable approach to learning across NPHS. This role requires a proactive, relationship-focused professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment.
This role can be based at Health New Zealand office; however the preferred location is Wellington.
About the Service
The 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 interventions. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You are an experienced learning and development professional with a passion for creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences that make a real impact. You bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and are confident working with a wide range of stakeholders to design and deliver innovative programmes that support workforce capability and continuous improvement.
You will bring:
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 Tuesday, 30 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
