Public Health Physician

New Zealand Institute For Public Health And Forensic Science

Job Location:

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tetūnga The role

We have a full-time fixed-termopportunity for a Public Health Physician(PHP)with interest and experience in communicable disease surveillance. We have a range of projects with significant impact and ongoing work critical to the public health system in New Zealand.

The key functions of a PHPatPHF Scienceare:

Provision of professional advice to the Public Health Agency Health New Zealand National Public Health Service and other stakeholders on the surveillance investigationpreventionand control of health events of public health importance.

Identifying and interpreting disease trends and emerging hazards particularly related to communicable diseases.

Initiating designingexecutingand leading outbreak investigations and research projects to describe the distribution of health events and their aetiology.

Supporting local and national outbreak investigations.

Coordinating multi-jurisdictional outbreak responses alongside other agencies such as the Public Health Agency HealthNew Zealandand Ministry for Primary Industries.

Support the provision of clinical governance to the work of the Health Intelligence and Surveillance team and wider Health Group.

Kiaangitukoe About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

Medical degree registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council in Public Health Medicine.

Appropriate postgraduate training and eligibility for vocational registration with of the New Zealand Medical Council in Public Health Medicine or within six months of being eligible.

Interest in surveillance-based epidemiology or emergency response.

Ability to work across multiple parties including government departments.

Experience in building successful relationships internally and externally.

Ngā painga The benefits

Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments.
Four weeks annual leave plus two additional annual leave days and three additional PHF Science days (usually the three days between Christmas and New Years Eve)
15 days sick leave and service leave provisions after five years
Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community.
Free annual flu vaccinations
Life insurance and physical loss benefit
Subsidised Southern Cross insurance & access to special retail discounts.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) a confidential and free counselling service.

Mō mātou About Us

Established in 2025 formerly ESR PHF Science is a New Zealand Government-owned research organisation dedicated to the health wellbeing and safety of our communities. Specialising in public health and forensic sciences we monitor disease help ensure safe food and water reduce harm from drugs support the justice system and more. Our science powers innovations and solutions to help New Zealand prosper and grow.

With 4 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru and Wallaceville) we use world-leading science to monitor disease test food and products safeguard our water and support the justice sector. By joining forces with experts and iwi were tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa New Zealand for all.

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven flexible and ever evolving landscape. We are committed to sustainability and are proud to have received our Toitū Carbonreduce Certification.

Tono mai Apply Now

We encourage applications from those with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi tikanga Māori and/or te reo Māori.

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Applications close 4pm on 27 March 2025

Click apply to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a cover letter and CV outlining your interest and relevant skills for this opportunity.

We will be back in touch once advertising closes and applications have been reviewed.

Health Safety and Wellbeing

At PHF Science the health safety and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority. Depending on the role and exposure risks mandatory vaccinations may include Tetanus Typhoid Meningococcal Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and some roles you may need to confirm your vaccination status in accordance with health and safety advice before you commence employment. Participation in PHF Sciences vaccination programme is a condition of employment for new staff. We choose to share this information early in our hiring process so candidates can make an informed choice and are happy to discuss further at interview stage if you have any questions.

PHF Science is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.

If you dont meet every requirement in this position description please dont exclude yourself. Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Mahi Rangatira (Our quality counts) Mahi tahi (our team spirit) Mahi Auaha (we push boundaries) Mahi Pono (we do the right thing). If these values resonate with you we encourage you to submit your application.

PHF Science is committed to developing a diverse inclusive equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed heard and acted on.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.

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Tetūnga The roleWe have a full-time fixed-termopportunity for a Public Health Physician(PHP)with interest and experience in communicable disease surveillance. We have a range of projects with significant impact and ongoing work critical to the public health system in New Zealand.The key functions of...