Administration Support Team Leader

2 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Tauranga Based position
  • Full time Position
  • 12-month fixed term position starting in March 2026

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Team Leader to join the Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions Service at Tauranga Hospital. This position provides essential leadership and guidance to the administration team within the Service (ACMHAS).

The successful candidate will enjoy a challenging and busy role, you will be able to use your initiative to problem solve, while having superb interpersonal and computer skills.

Key tasks/duties of the role are, but not limited to:

  • Guidance, leadership, and oversight of the HR and development of the ACMHAS administration team
  • Overseeing of the day-to-day operations in both in Tauranga and Whakatāne teams
  • Education and mentoring support towards the wider Mental Health administration team
  • Providing administration support to the Business Leader for Mental Health and Addictions.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be enthusiastic, solution focussed and have a professional approach in all that you do, you will also enjoy working in a varying, agile environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Outstanding organisational, administrative and customer service skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ideally with previous experience in leadership, team coordination, training and able to handle multiple demands of a busy day to day service
  • Integrity around privacy and confidentiality
  • Skilled in excel, word, visio and power point
  • Previous experience in the NZ healthcare sector is advantageous

A key function of the position will require you to lead and coordinate the ACMHAS administration team therefore strong people skills are paramount.

Sound like you? We encourage you to apply today adding to your cover letter what your style of leadership is.

Working at 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 15 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

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