Board Secretary

Are you a highly experienced and dynamic Board Secretary with exceptional knowledge in Governing Board operations in the Public Sector who can hit the ground running?

Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac
At Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa we strive to improve equitable health outcomes for Māori and advance Māori health aspirations.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 160 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand.
Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system, and each other.
Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve.
Māia - we challenge ourselves.
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? Are you ready to make a difference?
Our Board Secretary position is part of a small Executive Administrative Team and is a pivotal role across Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac and the wider health sector. This role provides professional, informed secretariat and governance leadership and support to the Pharmac Board and two Committees of the Board.

The purpose of this role is to
- Operational support to the Pharmac Board and committees of the Board. The role is responsible for the agenda setting, facilitation, quality assurance, and distribution of Board papers and will attend Board meetings to capture decisions made and action points. The role is the key contact to the Board Chair and Board members.
- To work closely with Pharmac's Leadership Team to enable information between them and the Chief Executive to flow smoothly and in doing this enabling this role to keep abreast of the issues important to the Chief Executive, Board, and the Minister of Health.
- It is a largely autonomous role that allows you enough scope to truly manage and foster relationships whilst.
- There will be some flexibility required on occasion, however, the bulk of time we anticipate that the requirements will be known in advance and can be planned for.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?
- Proven background in a similar role with a high level of secretariat and governance experience (essential)
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written and an ability to prepare correspondence, reports and briefings of the highest quality.
- An ability to exercise a professional approach and judgement together with a high level of confidentiality.
- Experience within the Public Sector is highly desirable.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

Joining Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment
- Access to subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Māori Caucus.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.