Executive Assistant

Help transform the future of health in this Executive Assistant role
- Permanent, full-time based anywhere around the motu
- Flexible working, fully supported to balance your workplace and lifestyle
- Work with supportive executives & be a valued member of the organisation

Join 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 wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

The Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG) enhances the health and disability system by leading health investments through planning, prioritising, delivering, and monitoring health infrastructure projects.

The IIG manages this responsibility through several functions, including asset management, investment planning, facility design, programme and project management, service planning, and monitoring and assurance.

The primary purpose of the role is to support two, Tier 3 executives, and provide a range of high-level and secretariat support services. You will assist the Head of Infrastructure Planning & Investment, and the Head of Infrastructure Commercial & Procurement and help them with the complexities of their roles, to achieve the objectives of their Infrastructure and Investment functions.

Note: Preference will be given to employees of Health NZ and Te Aka Whai Ora.

**Mōu | About you**

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant that will bring extensive knowledge and expertise, while holding the wisdom and mana associated with this kind of role.

As a business support professional, you will have an exemplary understanding of medium to large organisations; in addition to the legislative frameworks that effect the health sector.

You will enjoy solving complex problems and excel in a ‘behind-the-scenes' supporting role.

To be successful you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle priorities, work cross-culturally, and be someone that naturally enjoys an environment and role that is constantly changing.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
- Previous experience in an Executive Assistant role providing support to Group Manager/s and their team/s
- Strong communication skills to ensure delivery of clear messages
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the capacity to manage relationships at all levels, including with senior officials and with health sector leaders
- Adept at good decision making, using initiative and strong organisational skills

**Ka kawea e koe | You will bring**:

- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world**

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.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

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 Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau 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 Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply