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Careers

The Health Promotion Agency/Te Hiringa Hauora inspires all New Zealanders to live healthier lives. Our work includes leading and delivering innovative and high quality health promotion research, programmes and campaigns.

We are a Crown entity that works with partners including medical professionals, researchers and academic, community groups, public health advocates, Māori and Pacific providers, industry groups and others who are aligned to our goals.

HPA’s work is varied and challenging. It offers real opportunities to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

We are innovative and encourage an open and inclusive team culture where individuals and their contributions are valued.  

Our staff work across a range of programme areas through research and evaluation, policy and advice, marketing and communication, health education, digital solutions, and strategic relationships. A corporate services team supports this work.

Our values

We live by our values. They are:

Agile.

Approachable.

Inspiring.

Trusted.

The values are a foundation for us. They form the basis of our culture, our operating style, our priorities, and the performance standards we set for our people.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits you'll enjoy as an employee of HPA. These include:

  • professional development
  • on-the-job learning
  • study assistance
  • group life and critical illness insurance
  • access to Employee Assistance Programmes
  • flexible working where possible
  • flu vaccinations
  • contribution to glasses prescriptions
  • enhanced sick leave arrangements
  • standing desks
  • healthy catering.