Executive Assistant

2 days ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Executive Assistant

  • Supporting the Group Director Operations (GDO)
  • Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury
  • Full Time, 80 Hours a Fortnight, Weekday Office Hours

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity based in Timaru for a confident and proactive Executive Assistant seeking a fast-paced role with lots of variety and responsibility.

We are looking for an experienced Administrator or Executive Assistant who is highly competent and professional to provide administrative support to the Group Director of Operations, Hospital and Specialist Services. Day to day the role provides high-level executive, secretariat and project support, manages communications and implements, strategies to support the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.

About you

The position requires someone who takes pride in their work and demonstrates the following skills and experience.

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant PSA Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

Close of Applications: 4 January 2026

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