Executive Assistant - NZ Clinical Senate and National Chief Nurse

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time role based in Auckland or Wellington
• Provide EA support to the Chair, NZ Clinical Senate and National Chief Nurse
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference and leading change

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

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high quality, timely support within the National Clinical Office and Clinical Senate and be trusted to deal with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. In this role you will provide one-to-one executive support to the Chair, NZ Clinical Senate (the Senate), Commissioner's Clinical Advisory Committee (CCAC) and the National Chief Nurse. You will manage and contribute to the improvement and development of business administrative processes, procedures and systems across Health New Zealand

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will support both the Chair of the New Zealand Clinical Senate and the National Chief Nurse. The New Zealand Clinical Senate is a newly formed clinical group that will provide independent advice to Health New Zealand. The National Chief Nurse reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and is a Tier 3 leadership role within Health New Zealand.

About you

As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated by top-notch performance, and are someone that excels in a behind-the-scenes supporting role. To be successful you must be able to work at a fast-pace, juggle changing priorities, work cross-culturally and be someone that naturally enjoys an environment and role that is constantly changing.

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant previous experience in an Executive Assistant role providing support to a senior executive and their team
• Experience in being able to identify what is important versus what is urgent and as a result gain the confidence as a trusted part of the team.
• Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice
• Excellent organisational skills along with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines whilst preserving the highest levels of accuracy and confidentiality

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 Monday, 21 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz