Personal Assistant For Co-Lead Cancer National Clinical Network

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

The role of the Personal Assistant is to provide proactive and efficient administrative and support services for the Dunedin-based Co-Lead of the Cancer National Clinical Network.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Cancer National Clinical Network leads work to improve health outcomes and reduce variations in access to cancer care that many people and whanau experience.

There are two co-leads in the network, and this role is to provide administrative support for the Cancer Network Lead and Medical Oncologist.

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About you

As a personal assistant, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels both within and outside the organisation.

The key tasks are as follows :

• Administrative support : Handle daily organisational and administrative duties for the co-lead
• Schedule management : Oversee the co-lead's calendar, arranging meetings and appointments
• Communication : Manage correspondence and other communication channels
• Logistics : Arrange travel and other logistics as required

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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 Maori, 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 Tuesday, 23 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb McDonald

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

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.