• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference
• FTE: Permanent full-time position
• Location: Greenlane Clinical Centre, Greenlane 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high quality, timely one-to-one executive support to the Northern Regional Director, NPHS, including dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. You will support with wider coordination work across the directorate, which will include management of shared team inboxes. The role will also support the Kaiwhakahaere Umanga, Group Manager, Strategy and Operations role and team. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

The 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 you

As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated by top-notch performance, and are someone that excels in a behind-the-scenes supporting role. To be successful you must be able to work at a fast-pace, juggle changing priorities, work across teams and be someone that naturally enjoys an environment and role that is constantly changing.

• Extensive experience in an Executive Assistant role providing support to a senior executive and their team  
• Needs to draw on extensive administrative experience typically supported with professional qualifications (10 - 15 years)
• Extensive administration and coordination experience
• With the support of Health NZ, you will proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment

Working for Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 22 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at Anesha.Pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position