Job Description

• Opportunity for people with an interest in health to contribute to the reformed health system
• Interesting and varied role providing support to a Group Manager and the wider team
• Wellington or Auckland based permanent position

The Primary, Community and Rural team within the Commissioning arm of Health New Zealand are looking for a great person to provide support to the Group Manager responsible for Primary and Community care.

We are looking for people who are interested in working in a team focused on improving health care for New Zealanders, are highly organised, a good team player, flexible in your approach and with excellent interpersonal skills.

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant is not necessary to be considered for this role. You may be looking for an entry level role into a fast paced environment that needs people with a commitment to doing good work.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we?

Hauora Aotearoa | Health New Zealand (HNZ) has been created to achieve a vision of Pae Ora, healthy futures for all New Zealanders. The new system will be established around the priority outcomes of partnership, equity, sustainability, person- and whānau-centred care, and excellence.

The formation of HealthNZ is a bold and courageous step in the journey to transform the way that health services are delivered in Aotearoa. HealthNZ will manage the health system day to day and will plan and commission health services for the whole population – with responsibility for improving service delivery and outcomes at all levels.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking an Executive Assistant to support the team to deliver on an ambitious work programme.

This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the group

We need people who can hit the ground running, be flexible in their approach as we go through a period of change, are interested in the delivery of high quality health care to New Zealanders and are keen to be part of setting up processes and systems for this new organisation.

We can offer you a supportive team environment, opportunities to learn and grow, variety in your work and the ability to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders by contributing to the reformed health system. You will be working with passionate people who care about the work they do.

While you may not be an EA, you may be a recent graduate or an experienced administrator with a passion for health and a commitment to making a difference.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

As the ideal person you will have:-

• The ability to think ahead, use your initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Enthusiasm for working in a supportive and interesting team environment
• Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite
• A keenness to learn and contribute to a new organisation.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply for this role, please click ‘Apply' to submit your application online and upload your CV and cover letter.

For an informal discussion about these roles please contact Deborah at deborah.brockie@health.govt.nz

The MoH recruitment team is supporting the establishment of Health NZ & the Māori Health Authority by acting as the departmental agency for recruitment services for new positions into these two new entities. This includes but is not limited to hosting advertisements and receiving applications on their behalf.

We encourage diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. In particular, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. You can contact us at recruitment@health.govt.nz or +64 4 4665318 if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.