Where you’ll be working: Integrated Operations Centre (IOC), Te Whatu Ora - Waikato

The details: Fixed Term (18 months) through to 31 December 2024, Full-time - 40 Hours per week

 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Operations Director, IOC is seeking a talented Personal Assistant experienced in supporting staff at an executive and senior management level.

 

To be successful, you will require exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, be capable of working independently to solve problems, previous experience partnering with key stakeholders, and have the full range of skills expected of an executive level PA. Recent and extensive experience in a similar position and level within a large complex organisation would be desirable, and understanding of Tikanga and Te Ao Māori is highly desirable.

 

You will be very professional, agile, reliable, friendly and able to work with the strictest confidentiality. Exceptional networking skills and the ability to relate well with staff at all levels of Te Whatu Ora (Waikato region) across a varied range of professions as well as members of the public are essential.

 

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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

• Whakamana - Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai - Fair play

• Whakapakari - Growing the good

• Kotahitanga - Stronger together

 

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

 

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

 

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

 

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

 

He aha Waikato

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

 

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

 

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

 

For any queries about the role please contact Komalpreet.Kaur@waikatodhb.health.nz

 

Closing date: 26 September 2023

 

COVID-19:

A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.