Executive Assistant - National Clinical Network

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location : Wellington
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
• About the Role
• We have a full-time permanent opportunity available as an
• Executive Assistant
• to provide support to the Director, National Clinical Networks within the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer. The primary purpose of the Executive Assistant role is to provide high quality, timely support and be trusted to deal with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. In this role you will provide support to the Director, National Clinical Networks and contribute to the improvement and development of business administrative processes, procedures and systems across Health New Zealand.
• About the Team / Service / Location
• This role reports directly to the Director, National Clinical Networks and sits within the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer. The Director reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and holds a Tier 3 leadership role within Te Whatu Ora.
• 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 and be someone that naturally enjoys an environment and role that is constantly changing.
• Significant previous experience in an Executive Assistant role providing support to a senior executive and their team
• An understanding of Māori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in a medium to large complex organisation or other government agency
• Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite with special emphasis on Outlook, SharePoint & Microsoft Teams
• Working for 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
• Sunday, 12 October 2025.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• | Location : | Wellington || Attachment : | (PDF, 237KB) Job Description |

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