Provide specialist advice on the development of nationally consistent processes for activities relating to Alcohol regulation and compliancePermanent, Full-Time position based anywhere in New Zealand 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 RoleWe have an opportunity available to join our Health Protection team as a Senior Advisor - Compliance in a permanent, full-time role. Senior Advisors are mid-level advisors with strong subject matter expertise, writing and relationship skills capable of leading a project of work.The primary purpose of the role is to enable the delivery of the National Public Health Service's (NPHS) strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) with compliance activities related to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act (SSAA) through the provision of specialist advice on:The development and implementation of nationally consistent approaches to alcohol compliance activity, including strategic planning, coordination, guidance, and training to support targeted, evidence-informed regional delivery.Alcohol regulatory practice, compliance planning, and operational delivery to support a consistent national approach across the NPHS.About the ServiceThe National Public Health Service (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 intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.About youYou come with experience in an advisory role, applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice. You have some leadership experience that may include having designed and managed a project of work and resources.A relevant graduate qualification. (e.g. Law, Health, Public Administration, Compliance)Subject matter expertise in Regulatory approaches and/or alcohol, and Regulated Products legislationAble to draw on relevant longer-term experience in a regulator/compliance sector, specific to the job and work demands, acquired over time - 3-5 yearsUnderstanding & experience working in partnership with Pacific peoples and communitiesExperience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionStrong written and oral communication skillsAn ability to build constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders to build a sound understanding of their operational environment and contextAbility to work in a complex environmentProven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentialityWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 25 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Relevant graduate qualification (law, health, public administration, compliance); 3-5 years regulatory/compliance experience; advisory experience; leadership and project management; partnership with Pacific peoples; Te Tiriti o Waitangi implementation; strong communication and relationship skills.
Key Responsibilities
- providing specialist advice
- developing compliance processes
- leading projects
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — New Zealand
- Languages: English
About Te Whatu Ora
New Zealand's national public health service delivering universal healthcare. — Industry: Government Agencies and Departments