Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Executive Assistant role
Permanent full time, Wellington based
Hybrid working to balance your workplace and lifestyle
Be part of the national transformation in health
Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will deliver effective and efficient coordination for the Sector Operations Group and actively collaborate and engage with colleagues both internally and externally. You'll also provide high quality, timely, one-to-one executive support to the Group Manager, including dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
This permanent role is based in Wellington... to work closely with the Group Manager, we offer a hybrid working model as agreed by both parties.
Mōu | About you
You'll bring your knowledge and experience of working for a medium to large complex organisation, Ministry or other government agency, to provide support to the Group Manager based in Wellington.
In order to succeed in this role, you'll need to bring your advanced skills in MS Office Suite, strong communication skills, both written and oral, and ideally previous experience with OIA's and Parliamentary Questions.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Previous experience in an Executive Assistant role providing support to a group manager and their team
Delivers clear messages and makes decisions in a timely manner; to advance the longer-term best interests of the people we care for
Strong organisational skills along with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving the highest levels of accuracy and confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the capacity to manage relationships at all levels, including with senior officials and with health sector leaders.

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world
Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Matt Kelly at [email protected]
Wellington New Zealand

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