Executive Assistants, Covid-19 Health System Response

Job Description

Contribute directly to the Minisry of Health COVID-19 national response
12-month fixed term Wellington-based fixed term contracts or secondments
Previous Executive or Personal Assistant experience required
The Ministry of Health is the lead Public Health agency on the national COVID-19 response and has established the COVID-19 Health System Response Directorate to provide oversight of all activities contributing to the Ministry's COVID-19 response. Led by Deputy Chief Executive Sue Gordon, the functions work in close collaboration with each other, across the Ministry, health sector, and the wider All of Government response.
The Group Managers for the following teams require the expertise of experienced Executive Assistants:
Immunisation, Testing & Supply

Response

Science & Insights

Executive Assistants are responsible for providing high quality, timely support to their Group Manager, ensuring they have the tools and information they need to achieve their priorities. In particular you will be:
managing the diary and emails of the Group Manager, scheduling meetings and responding to emails, messages and queries

acting on behalf of the Group Manager to pass on messages and respond to queries

preparing reports, responses and presentations

managing filing and correspondence

recording meeting minutes

contributing to the delivery of the work programme by

We are looking for people with previous Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant experience supporting a leader within the government sector. You will bring with you initiative, timeliness, common sense and a flexible mind-set, along with a genuine desire to help both your Group Manager and their teams.
The Ministry of Health is the kaitiaki of the health and disability system in New Zealand. We are the lead Public Health agency on the national COVID-19 response and have established the COVID-19 Health System Response Directorate to provide oversight of all activities contributing to the Ministry's COVID-19 response. Led by the Deputy Chief Executive, the functions work in close collaboration with each other, across the Ministry, health sector, and the wider All of Government response.
You will find a copy of the Position Description attached or online at careers.health.govt.nz. Please click ‘Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.
For further information regarding the role, please contact the Recruitment team at **********. If you have any accessibility needs you would like to discuss, please call +64 4 816 2478.