Executive Assistant

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 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 Office of the National Director, Hospital and Specialist Services (HSS) provides strategic advice and support to the National Director and wider HSS leadership team to support the delivery of high-quality health services that deliver on the reform promise and build trust and confidence in New Zealand's HSS system. This function will focus on the timely provision of information to a variety of audiences including the public, and delivering on our statutory obligations, including under the Official Information Act.

We are in search of an Executive Assistant to join our team on a fixed term, 6 month contract. The primary function of this role will be to support the Director of the Office of the National Director, HSS, with inbox, and diary management, along with management of the Director's work programme, enabling the effective execution of the functions of the Director and the wider team. The role also includes supporting the National Director from time to time, along with supporting Senior Leadership Team meetings, other Directors and team members as required.

**Mōu | About you**

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant who has supported senior leadership and is super organised. Can remain calm and work well under pressure. You will have the ability to maintain positive relationships through difficult situations and a demonstrated record of contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
- At least five years in a relevant role supporting a senior leader in a large organisation.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Can build rapport, is a good listener, and easy to approach and talk to
- Demonstrates initiative, and an approach to finding improved ways forward.

**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.

**Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us**

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.

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.

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

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply