Management Assistant - Strategy, Primary And Community Directorate (Dunedin)

Management Assistant
Strategy, Primary and Community Directorate
Dunedin
Full-time, permanent position
Here at the Southern DHB the highest possible levels of patient care and service lie at the heart of our mission. Integral to this is a commitment to creating a high performing organisation with a focus on quality.
Reporting to the General Manager, Community Services and providing support to the respective Directorate Leadership Team, this is a demanding role in which you will provide high level administration support, while being the interface with the staff of services in the manager’s portfolio as well as external organisations.
A busy, largely autonomous role, your daily routine could involve any of the following activities and other general administrative tasks;
facilitating communication channels;
organising meeting agendas;
taking minutes;
overseeing the GM’s and other Directorate Leaders schedules;
dealing with complaints and compiling statistics;
financial reports and maintenance of financial and human resource systems;
coordination of information for reports, collating and ensuring their timely delivery
It is essential that you have a background in a varied administration position that exhibits your ability to anticipate, prioritise, multi task and deliver to time frames. You will have the ability to take direction when required and the confidence to build successful working relationships across a large organisation, while your eye for detail and use of initiative will see you accomplishing complex tasks with minimal supervision.
Your strong computer skills will include Excel, Word and Outlook, with PowerPoint and Microsoft Project being advantageous.
Closing Date: Sunday, 30 August 2020
For further information please contact Jan Strachan, Recruitment Advisor – Strategy, Primary and Community Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5770 or Email: **********
Please note we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and could withdraw the advertising at any time. If you’re interested, don’t delay applying!
Children’s Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and the SDHB’s commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Pre-Employment Occupational Health Assessment
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to an Occupational Health Assessment to confirm suitability and fitness to work in the role you are being considered for.