Coordinator - Government Services

3 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Permanent, full time
  • Team is primarily Wellington-based, but work from where you are

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The Coordinator delivers effective and efficient coordination for the Government Services Group, actively collaborating and engaging with colleagues and stakeholders. The coordinator records and manages the flow of all official correspondence and ministerial work within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, and between Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and ministerial offices.

About the Team

Government Services plays a vital role at the heart of government engagement, coordinating the delivery of high volumes of official information responses, ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, and briefings. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality outputs at pace, ensuring Ministers and the public receive timely and accurate information.

You'll be part of a dynamic, responsive team that thrives under pressure, values collaboration, and works closely with leaders across the organisation. While the team is primarily based in Wellington, we're open to applicants based elsewhere in New Zealand who can work effectively and stay connected in a distributed environment.

About you

You're a detail-driven professional with strong technical skills in Microsoft Office and data handling. You bring public sector experience with knowledge of government processes, and you're adept at coordinating tasks and managing competing priorities. Organised and efficient under pressure, you also demonstrate cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity.

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure without compromising quality.
  • Good judgement, decision making and problem resolution skills, and the ability to identify and escalate key risks appropriately.
  • Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Dynamics, Word and Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly around data.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to manage under times of pressure.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on one's own when required.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now."  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 5 October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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