Personal Assistant | Specialist Mental Health Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Christchurch - Hillmorton Health Campus
• Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week

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.

Are you a highly organised, adaptable, and proactive individual looking to make a meaningful contribution in the health sector?

We - re looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to join our Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS) team, supporting the Divisional Leadership Team (DLT) in their vital work across our region.

About the Role

As the Personal Assistant to the Divisional Leadership Team, you'll play a central role in enabling and supporting effective leadership and coordination across the SMHS division. 

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to Band 5 / Profile 5

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below: 

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz) 

 This role will see you:

• Provide high-level administrative support to DLT members - including diary management, minute taking, agenda preparation, and travel bookings
• Coordinate communication and engagement with teams across SMHS and wider Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury
• Support the implementation of strategic priorities and contribute to building strong leadership capability
• Help align communication and planning efforts, ensuring information flows smoothly and efficiently between the DLT, the wider organisation, and stakeholders
• Assist the DLT in bringing to life the SMHS Leadership Ngā Pou Aronui values in their daily work 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar PA or senior administrative role
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Initiative and strong problem-solving ability
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A commitment to quality outcomes and continuous improvement

This is a dynamic and varied role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on enabling others to succeed. 

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 career - s portal.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.