Executive Assistant - Intelligence - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's livesContribute to transforming the future of health in this Executive Support roleJoin Health New Zealand 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 The National Public Health Service 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.
This is a full-time, permanent position; an opportunity for a busy role where you will be in your element providing the highest level of support. The primary purpose of the Executive Assistant is to provide excellent quality, timely, one-to-one executive support to the Director of Intelligence of the National Public Health Service, and to the broader directorate. This will include dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature, and containing content where attention to detail is crucial.
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 cross-culturally and be someone that naturally enjoys an environment and role that is constantly changing. You must be able to work as a team with other coordinators, and take pride in contributing to the heart and culture of the directorate.
5-10 years previous experience in an Executive Assistance role, or similar, providing support to senior executives and their teamAble to provide advanced and complex diary management with a strong focus on forward planning and time management ensuring the Director achieves their key prioritiesProfessionally manage the Director's correspondence in a way that ensures they are investing time on the right outcomes and deliverablesPartner and collaborate with the other senior leadership team members as and when required, and those within the Director's area of responsibilitySchedule meetings, create agenda and record minutes and maintain a schedule of actionsCollaborate closely with the Executive Assistants and coordinators across National Public Health ServiceContribute to the improvement and development of business administrative processes, procedures, and systems within the NPHS and across Te Whatu Ora and Health Promotion AgencyRespond effectively to the public, Ministers, Ministers' Offices, Chief Executives from other government organisations and other executive managersDemonstrated experience in a medium to large complex organisation, or other government agencyAdvanced skills in the MS Office Suite with special emphasis on Outlook & Microsoft TeamsExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the capacity to manage relationships at all levels, including with senior officials and with health sector leadersA 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 roleCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthKo te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world Health New Zealand 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.
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.
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
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. 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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pehea 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 Elismha Lubbe ******
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