Executive Assistant

2 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Transformation team as an EA to the Director
- Be part of a team with a culture of positivity and innovation
- Enjoy flexible and hybrid working options

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
It's not very often something happens that's big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That's what we're talking about here. The provision of health services in New Zealand, and how they're run, are 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 NZ for generations to come and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our whanau.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Within Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Transformation team is looking for an experienced EA to support the Director and wider leadership team. This is a newly created position and an exciting opportunity to join the team at set-up stage.
The Transformation team works across the National Public Health Service to bring about new ideas and ways of thinking. The team is embarking on a work programme to support public health to operate at full potential. The EA will play a pivotal role in keeping things running smoothly for the team and setting up solid systems and processes. This role will work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Transformation teams across the organisation and staff from across the motu.

Mōu | About you
You're an experienced EA with a history of supporting key leaders and important programmes of work. In previous roles you've been known for your efficiency and ability to keep up with a fast pace of incoming work. You've got a continuous improvement mind-set and natural agility. You're culturally competent, and confident at putting together hui and working with leaders. You're able to facilitate meetings and take detailed minutes. Most importantly, your initiative allows you to assess and solve complex issues while working at pace.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**This role requires and/or would benefit from the following**:

- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a willingness to learn
- Experience operating in a confidential/secure environment with access to sensitive information
- Experience supporting a leader in an EA role
- Experience connecting and collaborating with large diverse teams through change
- Expert admin skills across MS office suite (ideally including OneNote), and an ability to use tools like Miro for the facilitation of meetings

Te painga o te mahi tahi me matou | Benefits
This is a truly rewarding role where you will come to work each day making a difference and gain the following:

- Gain perspectives at a national level as part of the NZ healthcare system
- Be at the forefront of innovation
- Lead change and create capabilities across the service
- Make a difference within the health sector through a varied and dynamic role

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply


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