Emergency Management Lead, Northland at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Position Emergency Management Lead, Northland
Posted 22 Mar 2026
Expired 21 Apr 2026
Company Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Location Whangarei | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora for the position of Emergency Management Lead, Northland. If the Emergency Management Lead, Northland vacancy in Whangarei matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Whangarei, North Island

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

The purpose of the role is to provide leadership and oversight of emergency management for the Northland District, ensuring the local health system is prepared for, responds effectively to, and recovers from emergencies and disruptive events.

The role is accountable for leading district‑level emergency management capability, strengthening readiness and resilience across services, and supporting consistent, coordinated emergency management delivery within the district.

About you

You will be able to lead the emergency management service within the district, ensuring that people and financial resources are maximised in delivering effective services to the organisation.

You are an experienced emergency management or health operations professional who can operate confidently at a district leadership level. You understand the realities of delivering programmes in complex health environments and can balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational leadership. You bring sound judgement, the ability to work under pressure, and a strong understanding of risk, readiness, and response.

You will support wider district operations by contributing to emergency threat assessment, preparedness, and response activities, and by providing specialist emergency management advice during district responses to, and recovery from, emergencies.

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 Sunday, 22 March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at **********@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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Job Info:

  • Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
  • Position: Emergency Management Lead, Northland
  • Work Location: Whangarei
  • Country: NZ

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