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Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana

Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated tīma (team) focused on improving cancer services and outcomes for all people and whānau living across Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you're keen to use your skills to achieve our vision of fewer cancers, better survival, and equity for all, please keep an eye on this page, or follow us on LinkedIn, for roles as they become available. You can also register for our job alerts on the Ministry of Health's website. 

For queries on any roles within the Agency, please email queries@teaho.govt.nz

Current vacancies

Senior Advisor opportunity (fixed term) in the System Performance and Innovation (SPI) team 

We're looking for a sharp, curious, and motivated Senior Advisor to join the SPI team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves turning evidence into insight. You’ll help shape how we understand cancer system performance, explore where innovation can make a real difference, and help translate complex information into clear, compelling knowledge products to drive evidence-based improvements.

If you’re motivated by continuous improvements across the cancer continuum and want to contribute to work that upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improves outcomes for whānau and communities, we’d love to hear from you. 

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 
Learn more about the role on the Ministry of Health website. Applications close on Tuesday 28 April. 

X1 Senior EA (6-month fixed term) | X1 Coordinator (permanent)

Step into a role where your organisation skills stand out. 

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do - Senior EA 
The Senior Executive Assistant is a key connector for the Office of the Deputy Chief Executive, keeping our work flowing smoothly and helping the whole team operate at its best. You’ll provide executive support to the DCE while also being a trusted partner to the wider group, coordinating priorities, strengthening communication, and creating a collaborative environment where everyone can do their best mahi. This role is all about anticipating what’s needed, and helping the team stay focused, aligned, and moving forward.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do - Coordinator
The Coordinator role provides high‑quality coordination and administrative support under the direction of the Knowledge Translation and Implementation (KTI) Manager, supporting national work programmes and operational delivery. The role ensures processes and procedures are established and maintained to a high standard and actively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 
Applications for both roles close on Monday 20 April 2026. Visit the Ministry of Health careers webpage to apply. Please include in your cover letter which role you would like to be considered for.